Murray McIntosh is delighted to have partnered with the British Beer and Pub Association, who are seeking a Policy Manager to join their hard-working team in London at a critical time for the Hospitality sector.

This Policy Manager position will be focusing on Tax and Trade policy - there are a host of economic factors that impact on the sector, and this role will be taking the lead on matters including Alcohol Duty Reform, Business Rates, VAT and Duty Fraud, and acting as the point of contact and key representative on these areas.

In your first few months in this Policy Manager role, you will have early ownership for a number of areas, including building a consensus with members, putting together agendas, reports and papers for a number of active committees and working group. In addition, you will:

• Develop best practice guidance and briefings on key industry issues and monitor implementation working closely with policy and communications colleagues
• Conceive and propose policies underpinned by robust analysis
• Work with member companies to gain consensus on policy positions and associated compliance issues
• Coordinate the Association’s responses to public consultations on these subjects
• Oversee the work of relevant Association committees and working groups preparing agendas, discussion papers, minutes and follow-up paperwork
• Contribute towards strategies to benefit the organisation.

To apply for this Policy Manager role, you will need policy development experience and experience in a readily transferable area. You'll also require:

• An understanding of, and ideally direct experience in, a commercial/business environment covering matters like business rates
• Excellent analytical skills and high levels of numeracy and literacy (ideally underpinned with a business/economics-related education)
• Experience working in or with trade associations
• A keen interest in the UK hospitality sector, ideally specifically beer and pubs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

https://www.murraymcintosh.com/job/policy-manager-tax-and-trade-bbbh8635