Policy Executive

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.

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

• Providing 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

It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, 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 adaptable 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.

If you’ve any questions or you’d like to chat about the opportunity and find out more before applying, please contact us.

To apply, please complete and submit our application form, along with your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please note:

• As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re 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.