Full job descriptionThis is an opportunity for a sustainability policy professional to lead on circular economy policy issues helping to shape both industry practice and public policy. The role combines policy development, member engagement, stakeholder management and external representation, working at the forefront of sustainability challenges affecting a major UK sector.
Client Details
Our client is a highly influential UK membership organisation representing one of the country’s largest economic sectors. Acting as the voice of its members with government, regulators and key stakeholders, the organisation plays a central role in shaping policy, supporting industry collaboration and driving progress on major sustainability challenges facing UK businesses.
Description
Sustainability Policy Adviser
Responsibilities:
*Lead the development of policy positions across circular economy and sustainability priorities, representing the industry with government, regulators and stakeholders across the UK.
*Monitor, analyse and influence policy and regulatory developments to help create a favourable policy environment that supports circularity.
*Support members in understanding and responding to current and emerging compliance requirements.
*Deliver consultation responses, guidance, briefings and general member communications that translate complex policy into practical insight.
*Industry and thought leadership: their circular economy agenda by identifying emerging trends and opportunities, shaping industry thinking and developing member-led positions on topics.
*Stakeholder engagement and industry collaboration: Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with members, government, regulators, trade associations, NGOs, commercial partners and other stakeholders to influence both policy outcomes and industry collaboration that supports circular economy and broader sustainability priorities.
*Convene retailers and wider stakeholders through working groups, events, partnerships and collaborative initiatives that advance circular economy ambitions, support compliance, knowledge sharing, industry leadership and action on shared circularity challenges.
*Communications and External representation: Represent them to external audiences, industry forums and media in collaboration with internal communications and media colleagues.
*Sustainability Community management: Support and develop their Sustainability Community, strengthening member engagement, learning and new member interest, with a focus on circular economy priorities. Project manage events, workshops, webinars, policy updates and collaborative activity; work with partners where appropriate.
Profile
Sustainability Policy Adviser
Essential:
*Strong experience in sustainability, environmental policy or public affairs.
*Good understanding of circular economy policy, including packaging, waste and resource management.
*Experience developing policy positions, guidance or stakeholder-led initiatives.
*Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence government, industry and wider partners.
*Strong project management capabilities, able to deliver multiple priorities simultaneously.
*Confident communicator, with experience producing briefings, reports and presentations for senior audiences.
Job Offer
Sustainability Policy Adviser
London, hybrid (flexible)
What’s on offer:
*Permanent position
*Excellent benefits and flexibility
*Salary of £45,000 to £47,000 depending on experience
*Flexible London hybrid policy
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