Head of Decarbonisation

The Opportunity:

The opportunity to join a leading Trade Association as their new Head of Decarbonisation.

Responsibilities:

• Be the owner of the organisation's Head of Decarbonisation
• Devise and deliver strategies to drive forward the bodies UK’s goals for this policy theme across all logistics transport modes, supported by and gathering input from colleagues across the Directorate and the business. 
• Proactively develop policy proposals and positions, with member input, to lead the debate and shape government and stakeholder thinking. 
• Responsible for developing relationships with decision-makers and carrying out effective engagement. For example, senior government officials and industry stakeholders relevant to your policy responsibilities.
• Produce high quality reports, consultation responses, briefing documents, speaking notes and presentations, for a variety of audiences.
• Devise and deliver effective presentations for members and a variety of stakeholders, including at  events and external conferences.
• Inform public affairs plans and content on policy topics in the portfolio, and support engagement with political stakeholders as required.
• Delegate policy responsibilities to others in the team, ensuring their work is overseen and aligns with our policy theme goals. 
• Support on engagement in designated regions, including the relevant Freight Council(s).  
• Lead member engagement, managing relevant councils and working groups, gaining consensus and representing their views to a range of audiences.

Requirements:

• Devise policy positions and shape and deliver campaigns on the policy theme, with the ability to pick up additional topics as required. 
• Ensure accuracy in policy information and positions on assigned topics and ensure consensus member views are accurately represented. 
• Provide expert policy support across assigned topics to help deliver wider business goals. 
• Act as Secretary to assigned councils and working groups, arranging engagement, speakers and meetings in a variety of forms.
• Have the ability to coach and develop direct reports and collaborate with the wider team.

To apply:

Please submit a copy of your CV and cover letter via the “Apply for this position” button to apply for this position.

For more information, please contact Caitlin (Caitlin@ellwoodatfield.com)

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