Murray McIntosh is delighted to be working with CropLife UK, who are seeking a Policy and Regulation Manager to join their small team.
CropLife UK is the leading trade association representing the UK crop solutions sector, dedicated to promoting the crucial role of science and innovation in protecting food, parks, gardens, and public infrastructure. Their members develop and manufacture innovative crop solutions, including plant protection products (PPPs), biopesticides, agricultural biotechnology, and digital agriculture technologies. These products are essential for safeguarding our food supply and maintaining public spaces.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Policy and Regulatory professional to join their team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of policy and regulatory activities, support member and stakeholder engagement, and help shape the future of the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate CropLife UK's policy and regulatory activities.
- Develop responses to consultations and inquiries, ensuring CropLife UK's voice is heard and positively influences outcomes for our members.
- Provide policy and regulatory advice to the CEO and other team members.
- Align policy and regulatory positions to ensure consistency.
- Collaborate with members to gather input and feedback on policy issues.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across government and the sector.
- Plan and manage research projects that support policy and regulatory objectives.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure coherent messaging across policy and regulatory communications.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience in a policy or regulatory role.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including government officials.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in IT and related software.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent (or have relevant professional experience).
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of the agriculture or horticulture sectors.
- Familiarity with crop protection, biotechnology, food, or environmental issues.
- Experience in a membership organisation or government role.
Why Join CropLife UK?
You'll have the opportunity to work on the cutting edge of agricultural and environmental policy, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that support food security and public infrastructure. We offer a flexible, collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
The company operates on a remote basis, and ideally looking for someone based near London or York. The successful candidate will need to be happy with this arrangement.
Sadly, permanent visa sponsorship is not possible.
If you are passionate about policy, regulatory affairs, and agriculture, and meet the criteria outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV by 00:00 27th September.
Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunity agency on behalf of its clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.