The British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) is the UK’s leading automotive trade bodies. We are at the heart of the revolution in the way vehicles are powered, used and managed. Our sector is helping to transform the way society thinks about road transport. BVRLA members own and operate around five million cars, vans and trucks, and are responsible for nearly 50% of all new vehicles sold each year. BVRLA members also operate the cleanest and most technologically advanced fleets in the UK.

Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a skilful policy analyst and communicator with proven experience gained through around 3 years employment with a UK Political Party, the Civil Service, a Member of Parliament, thinktank or a policy/public affairs post within another trade association. You will need excellent writing skills, including the ability to present clear and compelling information to a variety of different audiences via reports, briefing notes, news articles, consultation responses, social media, and presentations.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist policy development by monitoring the legislative and regulatory environment affecting the automotive and fleet sectors.
• Consult with BVRLA members to gather data and ensure buy-in for our policy positions.
• Draft formal consultation responses and briefing papers
• Engage with MPs, Select Committee Chairs and Special Advisors to raise awareness of BVRLA's policy priorities.
• Analyse government statistics and other resources to support policy objectives.
• Provide content and administrative support for a range of BVRLA's research projects.

You will be expected to work across a range of fast-moving policy areas including electric vehicles, clean air zones, future mobility, consumer finance, taxation and the shape of the automotive industry after exiting the EU.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer 23 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays. We offer participation in a staff performance bonus scheme, a non-contributory pension scheme (8.5% of gross salary) and life assurance cover.

A fuller job description is available on request