Policy Officer

• Conduct research and analysis across a range of policy areas relevant to the East Midlands business community
• Produce regular reports on topical issues, drawing on local and national data sources
• Monitor and respond to Government publications, including consultations, White Papers, legislation, and official reports
• Provide evidence-based insight to inform the Chamber’s lobbying, campaigns, and public positioning
• Build and maintain effective relationships with decision-makers, members, partners, and stakeholders across sectors
• Support MP engagement through meetings, briefing notes, correspondence, and collaboration with parliamentary offices
• Represent the Chamber at external meetings, task forces, working groups, and events, including delivering presentations where appropriate
• Prepare clear, concise, and influential content including reports, consultation responses, briefings, articles, letters, and web pages
• Contribute to the development and review of the Chamber’s policy “asks” of Government, ensuring they remain current and impactful
• Raise awareness of key policy issues affecting members and stakeholders through accessible and engaging communications
• Produce and interpret research to support Chamber projects, including tender responses and business development opportunities
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure policy insight informs wider Chamber activity and member support

• Genuine interest in public policy, business, and economic issues
• Some experience gained through studies, internships, or volunteering involving research, writing, or analysis
• Confident interpreting and presenting findings
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to produce clear written content
• Ability to drive in the UK for business purposes with access to your own vehicle
• Willingness to travel in the region
• Knowledge of the East Midlands business landscape, political structures, and the role of Chambers of Commerce is preferable
• Curiosity, motivation, evidence-driven approach
• Willingness/ability to learn how policy decisions shape the world around us

Knowledge of the East Midlands business landscape, political structures, and the role of Chambers of Commerce

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time)
• 8% employer contribution to pension scheme (non-contributory for employee)
• Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more
• Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service
• Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries
• Dress for the day policy and agile working practices (role dependent)
• Two CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity)
• Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes
• Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army
• Recognition and engagement schemes
• Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year)
• Employee social events