Job Description
Policy Development Manager
London, Kings Place
Full time.
Why Rolls-Royce?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Policy Development Manager to join the Government Relations team, based in Kings Place London.
As Policy Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading the strategic policy development. You will also draft internal policy proposals, manage all policy development projects and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on policy matters for senior management.
Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and remarkable benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
What you will be doing:
- Lead the strategic policy development.
- Develop and draft internal policy proposals, position papers, and briefing materials. Work with the Strategy Team to translate group policies positions into value to government cases for Tier 1 markets and develop appropriate materials for engagement with political stakeholders.
- Ensure all policy initiatives comply with internal standards and legal requirements.
- Identify and mitigate policy-related risks impacting the company.
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and recommend improvements. Work with the Strategy team, in country local corporate affairs leads in and playbooks to define.
- Coordinate policy initiatives across different departments to ensure alignment and consistency.
- Work with the Strategy Team to translate group policies positions into value to government cases for Tier 1 markets and develop appropriate materials for engagement with political stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyse internal developments relevant to the pursuit of Group objectives.
- Coordinate policy initiatives across different departments within the company to ensure alignment and consistency.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on policy matters for senior management.
- Manage policy development projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
Who we are looking for:
At Rolls-Royce, we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
- Significant experience in policy development, research, or related fields, with solid project management experience
- Ability to develop clear and concise policy documents, proposals, policy analysis, briefs and develop recommendations.
- In-depth knowledge of policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, and relevant legal requirements with strong analytical skills assess policy implications and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency in conducting thorough research and synthesizing information from various sources.
- Ability to provide strategic direction, motivate teams, lead by example and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- 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.
Whilst it is our preference for the role to be based in London, consideration will be given to suitable candidates based in Derby.
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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here
Job Category
Corporate Affairs
Posting Date
26 Sept 2024; 00:09
Posting End Date
10 Oct 2024