We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.

 

Are you looking for a role in a dynamic and busy policy and public affairs team operating in the education and skills policy arena? Are you interested in a role that will provide you with the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders on developing impactful policy? Then this is your opportunity. EngineeringUK is looking for a Policy Manager ready to lead on the development of some of our organisational policy priorities and positions to ensure that government policy addresses EngineeringUK’s concerns in relation to for example apprenticeships and the ‘growth and skills levy’, Skills England, STEM teacher shortages, and the forthcoming curriculum review.   

 

It is an exciting time to work in policy and if you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in drafting policy reports and recommendations and a good understanding of how to sell these to policymakers, we want to hear from you.

 

 

About EngineeringUK

 

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.

Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.

Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

 

In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

 

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

 

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

 

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard.
• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision.
• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment.
• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding.
• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

 

About the role

You will report to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and work closely with colleagues across EngineeringUK and with our partners. You will be instrumental in the delivery of our policy and public affairs programme and lead on key elements and policy projects.

 

You will take the lead on developing organisational policy positions, producing reports and responses to government consultations (with a focus on education and skills) as well as our engagement with stakeholders, internally and externally. You will also work closely with the Public Affairs Advisor and other colleagues to communicate these messages to government and government departments.

 

The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some travel in the UK from time to time.  We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.

 

Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

 

Person specification

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Demonstrable experience of developing organisational policy positions, policy responses and report writing as well as leading on impactful policy engagement with government stakeholders - typically this would be developed through 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a proven ability to simplify complex research and policy message, and to write confidently and concisely for a variety of audiences.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and engaging a range of different sectors and organisations in public policy development.
• Good understanding of the education and skills landscape in England, as well as the political environment surrounding it.
• Proven ability to lead a project and take people with you.
• Proven ability to work independently and prioritise in response to many competing demands and time, but also take direction, be flexible and work collaboratively with others, contributing to team decisions and facilitating cross-organisational working.
• Commitment to our mission and values, in particular, you will be able work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.  

 

Education / level of experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or similar ability gained through work experience relevant to the role.

 

 

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.  This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.

 

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.  Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.

 

 

 

Applying for this role

Applications

 

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.  

 

The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 4^th September.

 

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

 

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled person who meets the minimum requirements of the role. If this applies to you please complete the relevant sections of the application form. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments that would make this recruitment process smoother for you just complete the relevant section of the application form. 

 

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted by Monday 9 September. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
 

 

First interviews will be held on Friday 13 September and Monday 16 September.

 

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working
• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination