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.

Job role: Policy Executive

Reports to: Managing Director

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.

Job Purpose:

Work with the Managing Director to provide an effective policy and representation function for the Chamber, and 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 this, support and undertake ongoing development, delivery and monitoring of Cumbria's LSIP, including undertaking research and engaging with other LSIPs and local, regional and national stakeholders.

Principal Accountabilities:

Work with the Managing Director to provide an effective policy and representation function for the Chamber, and representing the interests of members and businesses on key issues which affect the local, subregional, regional and national agendas and undertaking relevant media activity

Undertake policy related research and engagement, including both primary and secondary research

Produce weekly policy update and other policy communications and input into wider Chamber communications

Respond to relevant consultations as the Chamber

Plan, arrange and facilitate Chamber policy type events and meetings

Input to and engage with British Chambers of Commerce policy activity

Play an active role on relevant boards and groups, representing Cumbria Chamber and business interests as appropriate

Facilitate and support the activities of the Chamber Council

Support and undertake ongoing development, delivery and monitoring of Cumbria's LSIP, including undertaking research and engaging with other LSIPs and local, regional and national stakeholders

Develop and sustain personal networks with relevant representatives of business and other stakeholders in support of company objectives

Provide other support to the Managing Director as required

Provide research and other support as needed for development of Chamber activities, working with our Head of Business Support and Head of Membership & Commercial

Any other activities as required to ensure effective operation of the business

This is a full-time role, based in Carlisle, with the opportunity for hybrid and flexible working. You'd be working as part of a vibrant team, committed to making a difference to Cumbria, its businesses and its people. On top of a competitive salary including a bonus scheme, we offer a pension, Westfield Health Benefits and Westfield Rewards, and 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.

Please contact Suzanne@cumbriachamber.co.uk with any questions and/or for an application form. Or see www.cumbriachamber.co.uk.

To apply, please complete and submit this application form add link, along with your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, to suzanne@cumbriachamber.co.uk.

You can find a full job description and person specification, plus application form at https://cumbriachamber.co.uk/job/policy-executive-2/

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 10th December, 9am.

Our intention is to hold interviews week commencing 15th December

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Our intention is to hold interviews week commencing 15th December.

Please note:

As a Disability Confident Leader we are 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Carlisle CA3 8DA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle CA3 8DA