Policy Officer
What if you worked in a team that advised government and policymakers on matters relating to engineering and technology?
You could be our Policy Officer.
Up to £33,000 per annum
Full-time
Permanent
Stevenage (with hybrid working)
At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people.
At the IET you’ll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you’ll grow – professionally and personally – in ways you never thought possible.
We’re also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.
What you'll be doing
As a Policy Officer joining the Policy and Insight team, you will work closely with Policy Advisors and Managers to formulate impactful policy responses and develop positions on key issues.
Your role will extend to providing support in policy and public affairs within our key areas: design and manufacturing, energy, digital, transport, healthcare, innovation, and skills.
Your responsibilities will involve leading research initiatives, stakeholder mapping, working closely with volunteers to develop comprehensive policy documents, and organising targeted events for our primary stakeholders, such as government, academia, and industry.
What we hope you can bring to the role
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the political landscape and legislative processes in the UK. You will have the aptitude to assimilate complex information and your ability to identify potential opportunities within intricate details will play a crucial role in formulating well-informed policy responses and positions.
You will have experience of developing and disseminating policy and public affairs through working with government and planning and implementation of political campaigns.
As a natural rapport builder, you’ll be able to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and volunteers, internally and externally. You’ll also have experience of conducting research and analysing and extracting key data.
We’d love to get to know you
Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don’t worry – we’d rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all!
Download the full Job Description for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we’re open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.
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What if you could be you?
The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
