Policy Executive - London, United Kingdom - The Maine Group

The Maine Group

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you interested in working on important issues such as zero carbon, rail reform and the value of investment?

We are looking to recruit a Policy Executive in an exciting role, who will work with stakeholders across Parliament & Government.

Working on major priorities facing the railway industry, this is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in public policy and public affairs.

Reporting to the Policy Director and team, your main responsibilities include:

Supporting high profile policy events
RIA member Interest Groups, Strategic Meetings, workshops and speaker events
helping to set agendas, secure speakers, promote meetings, produce meeting notes and provide other administrative support.
Developing policy positions on a range of topics, particularly around infrastructure investment, rail reform and supply chain management. Activity may include for example, drafting policy papers from primary research or commissioning external research.
Representing RIA at external events, such as meetings with the Department for Transport and Network Rail, advocating on RIA's behalf.
Preparing responses to various industry consultations preparing initial drafts and canvassing input from members and experts.

You must be a graduate who is a strategic thinker, be politically aware and have strong written and oral communication skills.

Ideally, you will already be in a similar role and have the ability to develop knowledge of trade policy.