Policy Executive

Cumbria Chamber MD; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional business chamber in Carlisle is seeking a Policy Executive. You will support policy development and representation for members and businesses, focusing on local and national issues. Alongside a commitment to professional development, this full-time role offers hybrid working options and a range of benefits, including 25 days of holiday and a pension. Interested candidates should apply via CV and covering letter by December 10th.

Benefits

Pension

Westfield Health Benefits

Westfield Rewards

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Real interest in business and the business environment.
• Ability to engage with local, regional and national stakeholders.
• Willingness to undertake research and monitoring of local policy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy and representation function for the Chamber.
• Support ongoing development of Cumbria’s Local Skills Improvement Plan.
• Engage with stakeholders and undertake relevant media activity.

Job description

We’ve got a great opportunity for someone with a real interest in business and the business environment to join us as a Policy Executive.

You’ll be working with our Managing Director to provide an effective policy and representation function for the Chamber, representing the interests of members and businesses on key issues which affect the local, subregional, regional and national agendas and undertaking relevant media activity. As part of the above you’ll be supporting and undertaking ongoing development, delivery and monitoring of Cumbria’s Local Skills Improvement Plan, including undertaking research and engaging with other LSIPs and local, regional and national stakeholders.

This is a development role. You will be supported to develop your skills and abilities in this role with the intention of moving into a Policy Management role over time.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, vibrant team, committed to making a difference to Cumbria, its businesses and its people.

Where Business Belongs, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce sits at the heart of the Cumbrian business community with influence on a national stage. We’re committed to serving the interests of businesses of all sizes, throughout the county, through a range of services, networks and events.

This is a full-time role, based in Carlisle, with the opportunity for hybrid and flexible working.

On top of competitive salary, we offer a pension, Westfield Health Benefits and Westfield Rewards, and 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.

If you’ve any questions or you’d like to chat about the opportunity and find out more before applying please contact Suzanne Caldwell, Managing Director, [e-mail].

To apply, please complete and submit this application form , along with your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, to [e-mail].

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 10th December, 9am. Our intention is to hold interviews week commencing 15th December.. Our intention is to hold interviews week commencing 15th December.

Please note:

• As a Disability Confident Leader we’re committed to actively supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions
• As an Armed Forces Covenant supporter we offer a range of support to service leavers, veterans, reservists, forces families and people working with the armed forces cadets (including additional leave for reservists and cadet volunteers)
• As a signatory to the Homelessness Covenant we are committed to supporting homeless people and those at risk of homelessness

This includes the offer of a guaranteed interview to anyone in these groups who meets at least the minimum criteria for the job.