THE COMPANY
Our client is the
industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries – film, television
(high-end, children’s, unscripted), VFX, animation and games.
THE ROLE
As Head of Policy & Public Affairs, you will be responsible for
representing Policy and Public Affairs externally, participate in senior
management team and support the board and industry.
Key responsibilities:
- To
lead the development of the company’s overall policy positions on a range
of relevant topics, working closely with the Chief Executive and the
senior management team
- To
identify and review relevant, research and data from a mix of credible sources
related to policy areas – including apprenticeships, future skills
pipeline, production hubs, access and inclusion, levelling up, etc.
- To
articulate company policy positions in a concise, compelling way to a
range of audiences
- To
develop and achieve industry alignment on policy proposals, particularly
with a view to representing cohesive positions on skills policy issues on
behalf of the screen sector. (This could include establishing dedicated
forums/committees with industry policy leads.)
- To
provide strategic counsel and support to the Chief Executive where needed
- Support
the development of proactive public affairs strategies and plans that are
integrated with the broader organisational strategy, driving improvement
in the company’s reputation, and helping embed effective stakeholder
engagement across the business
- Lead
on the strategy to influence policymakers and political stakeholders,
including identifying appropriate messaging, stakeholders and channels
- To
identify, develop and maintain relationships with key officials in
Whitehall, Westminster, devolved assemblies and relevant bodies.
- Identify
opportunities to work in partnership with others to deliver policy
objectives
- To
participate in meetings, conferences and seminars, promoting corporation
policies to a range of critical stakeholders including regulators,
Government opinion-formers and think tanks etc.
THE PERSON
You’ll have experience
of advocating for specific needs/programmes to Government departments and
relevant bodies/funders.
You should have experience
of utilising and commissioning research to inform policy work in the areas of
learning, skills and/or education.
With a strong
understanding of the industry’s skills agenda and ideally with a background in
the creative industries & experience you should be able to present complex
arguments effectively, advising senior managers, board members, and
stakeholders, and engaging with government and regulatory authorities on a
range of policy issues.
Our client is looking
for someone with experience of preparing clear and high-quality briefing
documents for different stakeholders & the ability to contribute to the
identification of priority skills needs across the creative industries.
You should have
experience of programme design and delivery, developing and maintaining a
network of advisory contacts & experience of delivering project outcomes on
time, to budget, and in line with senior
stakeholders’ expectations.
You’ll also have
experience of representing an organisation with key external stakeholders at
public events and meetings & strategic income generation/bid writing.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience
fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,
please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active
roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the
Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14
days.
If this
role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file,
please send it to sroffice@searchlight.com.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for
all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or
belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global