Associate Director - Government Affairs - The Guardian : Job Details

Job Title: Associate Director - Government Affairs

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £60,000 - £74,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Company is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. With over 1100 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, the company creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.

Role Purpose:

This role reports to the Deputy CEO and helps to provide strategic direction and senior policy engagement for the company's Policy and Public Affairs programmes ('the policy team').

The role exists to provide strategic leadership for the company's policy development and engagement with the government. This role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and Implementing Strategies - Create and execute strategies to influence government policy and legislation based on a deep understanding of the interest, concerns and priorities of the company's members
• Relationship Building - Build and maintain strong relationships with the company's members, government officials, policymakers, politicians and other relevant stakeholders
• Monitoring and Analysis - Track legislative and regulatory developments, analyse their potential impact, and provide recommendations to senior management
• Advocacy - Represent the company in meetings, events and other relevant forums
• Communication - Effectively communicate the company's positions and priorities to government officials, the media and other stakeholders
• Collaboration - Work with other teams across the company to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on policy issues
• Team Leadership - providing leadership for a team of experienced policy professionals

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Core Competencies:

• Strong Knowledge of Government Processes - Understanding of how government works, including the legislative and regulatory processes, is essential
• Political Acumen - Ability to analyse political situations, identify key players, and understand the political landscape
• Communication Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to effectively articulate the organisation's positions
• Relationship Building - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve the organisation's goals

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience working in government, government affairs or a related field, such as political research or public affairs consulting etc.
• A deep understanding of UK politics
• Experience of managing or supporting multiple projects
• Experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and comfortable working with senior individuals in industry and within government
• A good understanding of the UK's tech policy and regulatory environment
• Strong interest in technology, innovation and the tech industry

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of working in, or knowledge of the technology and/or IT industry

Additional Information:

This is a full time role based out of the company's London offices, however the company operates a flexible working policy.

This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.

The salary range for this role is £60,000 - £74,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

About the company:

The company is a membership organisation that brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve in collaboration with our sister company. We collaborate across business, government and stakeholders to fulfil the potential of technology to deliver a stronger society and more sustainable future. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.

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Candidates with experience of: Partnerships Director, Government Affairs Manager, Government Affairs Director, Public Affairs Consulting, Political Affairs Associate may also be considered for this role.