Advertising is a pillar of the creative economy. It is a key driver of the UK economy, consumer behaviour, and competition. Sports, media, arts and culture depend on advertising as a vital source of revenue. Advertising is what makes the web free.
The Advertising Association is a tripartite trade body that represents the interests of advertisers, the agencies and media. Its purpose is to promote responsible advertising and its value to wider society. The Advertising Association acts as a vital link between industry and government and our work requires regular participation and engagement on political issues. These issues can range from digital regulation, the future of skills, the impact of the cost-of-living on business, sustainability and responsible advertising.
The Advertising Association is looking to recruit a Policy Manager to join our busy public affairs and policy team. We are looking for someone with a strong political head, resilient, problem solver, a proactive can-do attitude, a willingness to challenge ideas, and strong drive to help achieve its policy objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and responding to key policy developments impacting the UK advertising and marketing industry.
Prepare high-quality briefings, letters, consultation responses and other communications for stakeholders.
Building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, including policy makers, members, regulators, and other interested organisations and opinion-formers.
Coordinate and attend member working groups to help build and drive the Advertising Association's policy positions on relevant issues.
Coordinating and assisting the Advertising Association's EU public affairs activity, with the potential for periodic travel.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to support the Advertising Association's wider objectives.
Attending relevant industry and political events.
Qualifications
The role is well suited to someone who has a degree or advanced degree level qualification in a related field (politics, political science, public policy, economics, law etc). However, we will also be happy to consider previous experience in a similar role.
Essential skills / experience for the role
A demonstrable understanding of UK politics, the Parliamentary and regulatory making process.
An ability to analyse and synthesise complex information.
An ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgement.
An ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
An eye for detail.
Able to meet tight deadlines.
A proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a small, busy team.
A right to work in the UK.
Desirable, but not essential
A working knowledge of EU institutions and policy making.
Experience of working in Westminster, government department, think tank or a trade body.
An interest in digital and data policy.
A demonstrated interest in your own professional development.
Working Pattern
We are a hybrid working company – requiring employees to work in our Central London office circa 60% of their time, with a compulsory in-office day on Thursday.
Inclusion at the AA
At the Advertising Association, in addition to the support we give to our members and the industry, we are on our own journey to make our organisation a more welcoming and inclusive place to work, where everyone can succeed. We strive to recruit people from diverse backgrounds and value the advantages diverse perspectives bring to our work. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, physical or mental ability.
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