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    Head of Research Analysis and Policy - London, United Kingdom - Logistics UK

    Logistics UK
    Logistics UK London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    About Logistics UK

    Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

    An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere.

    With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

    Job summary

    This role is an exciting opportunity in Logistics UK's policy team for someone with experience in managing and producing research and insights to focus on issues affecting our members across the logistics sector.

    You will be responsible for research, data and insights to support our current policy themes, which are, growth and productivity, infrastructure and planning, decarbonisation, skills, trade and borders and safe and efficient road freight.

    The successful applicant will need to travel to regional offices including London (Victoria Street) and Tunbridge Wells.
    Responsibilities

    Lead our work on understanding trends affecting logistics in the UK and global economies.

    Lead in the assessment and production of policy costings ahead of fiscal events and in the assessment of the impacts of legislation and government policy on our members.

    Formulate policy positions on the economy and taxation, in association with colleagues and member forums.
    Play a key role as required in the delivery of member information and advice.
    Identify opportunities for new information and benchmarking products to support members' needs.
    Provide additional content for reports and articles and key economic insights.

    Develop a thorough understanding of relevant national statistics and indicators relevant to logistics policy to ensure our positions on our policy themes are well evidenced and robust and our team and members are informed.

    Lead and deliver Logistics UK campaigns and thought leadership reports on business, economic and taxation policy, ensuring activity reflects member priorities.

    Play a key role in formulating evidence-based Logistics UK policy positions and responses with colleagues.
    Lead policy engagement with stakeholders related to assigned responsibilities.
    Monitor relevant developments and ensure members are appropriately informed and advised as needed.

    Produce high quality reports, consultation responses, briefing documents, speaking notes and presentations, for a variety of audiences, as appropriate.

    Work as a part of a small team to ensure the production of research and reports to a high standard.

    Deliver effective presentations to members and a variety of external stakeholders and speak at our events.

    Work closely with policy team theme leaders, providing expert, evidence-based support on policy issues and lines to take and events and reports, quality assuring economic and financial content.

    Work with members and colleagues to identify opportunities for new information and analysis.
    Contract manage external research projects as required.

    You will work effectively across the organisation to deliver wider business objectives, for example, working with Member Relations, Communications and Marketing.

    You will demonstrate the Logistics UK's core values (Excellence, Dynamism, Togetherness, Reputation).

    Degree in economics, data analysis, statistics, or a related numerate discipline. A postgraduate degree is desirable.
    Demonstrable experience in similar roles, working in a commercial or government context.
    Strong quantitative skills with experience using Excel for data analysis.
    Excellent analytical, numerical and data analysis skills.
    Clear and concise presentation, communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written for a variety of audiences.
    Excellent writing skills in relation to the production of in-house reports, briefings and publications.
    Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and organise work and manage project workstreams to ensure deadlines are met.
    Professional experience of producing research papers using quantitative and qualitative methods.
    Interest in logistics.
    Awareness of politics and government.
    Prior experience of informing policy positions.
    Willingness to travel on a regular basis, as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
    High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
    An inquisitive nature.
    Understanding of policies affecting logistics and the fiscal and economic business environment.
    Relevant technical skills such as fiscal accounting, cost-benefit analysis or macroeconomic modelling.
    Ability to coach and develop direct reports as appropriate.

    We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.


    ~25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
    ~ Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
    ~ Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
    ~ Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
    ~ Enhanced Family Leave policy
    ~ Flexible and remote working arrangements
    ~ Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
    ~ Various learning and development opportunities
    ~ Range of pension schemes
    ~ Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
    ~ Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind

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