Policy Development Manager
Full time
London, King’s Place/Hybrid
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Policy Development Manager to join our Government Relations team, based in Kings Place London. This is a new critical role working in the very heart of our Government Relations function, supporting our mission to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing business.
We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
What you will be doing:
* Work with our Strategy Team to translate group policies positions into value to government cases and develop appropriate materials for engagement with political stakeholders.
* Lead and manage policy development projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met, including identification, assessment and proposals for mitigating policy-related risk.
* Coordinate policy initiatives across different departments within the company to ensure alignment and consistency.
* Develop and draft internal policy proposals, position papers, and briefing materials for senior executives.
* Ensure all policy initiatives comply with internal standards and legal requirements, ensuring alignment and consistency and subsequently monitor and analyse internal developments.
* Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and recommend improvements.
Who we are looking for:
* In-depth knowledge of policy analysis, development, regulatory frameworks, and relevant legislative grounding with strong analytical skills to assess policy implications and make informed decisions.
* Significant experience in policy development, research, or related fields and proven track-record in developing clear and concise policy documents, proposals, policy analysis, briefs and recommendations.
* Ability to provide strategic direction, motivate teams, lead by example and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Proficiency in conducting thorough research and synthesizing information from various sources.
* Excellent communication skills to convey policy information internally and assist in stakeholder engagement.
* Capacity to think critically and develop long-term strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or suitable equivalent experience.
* Knowledge gained within the defence/aerospace industry would be beneficial.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.
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