R3 is the trade association for insolvency and restructuring professionals with over 3,200 members from across the profession including insolvency practices, turnaround professionals, lawyers and insurers.
With a strong reputation for policy and public affairs work that is well-regarded by members, the recent election provides an excellent opportunity to capitalise on strong foundations and achieve real change for the industry.
We are looking for a practised policy/ public affairs manager with demonstrable experience in a regulated industry. You will be responsible for leading all policy and public affairs workstreams, promoting and defending the reputation and interests of the restructuring and insolvency profession.You will also be responsible for overseeing the professional growth and development of the Public Affairs and Policy Officer.
Role remit:
- To manage the development of R3's policy positions, thought leadership output and research through effective engagement with members and others.
- To communicate R3's policy positions to key decision makers (including parliamentarians, civil servants, regulators and other key stakeholders) and members, to effect positive change on behalf of the restructuring and insolvency profession.
- To act as an ambassador for R3 promoting the value of membership, and the value of the work provided by R3 members to the UK economy.
- To ensure that the Policy and Public Affairs team operates in support of strategic priorities and corporate objectives.
You'll need:
- Demonstrable experience driving policy/public affairs workstreams in a regulated environment
- Experience engaging with politicians in Westminster and/or the devolved parliaments and of engaging with other key stakeholders to influence policy
- Experience leading the development of policy positions, thought leadership outputs and undertaking research to inform the development of these
- Evidence of formulating responses to consultations and government policy changes
- Experience in developing and managing a public affairs campaign in promotion of a particular policy or legislative objective
- Capability to manage volunteer committees and working groups including agenda setting and minute writing
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