The BRC is the trade association for UK retail. The industry is diverse, dynamic and includes retail brands, brand manufacturers who sell direct to consumers, and covers many innovative business models, from in-store and digital to rental, repair and re-use.
Retail is the ‘everywhere economy’, a vital part of the socio-economic fabric of the UK. It’s 5% of GDP, our largest private sector employer with 3 million direct jobs and 2.7 million more in the supply chain and through its scale and reach, helps support delivery of government policy.
THE ROLE:
As BRC Head of Food Policy, you will be responsible for:
* External Influence and representation; Act as a senior, credible representative of the retail food industry with government officials, advisors, regulators, NGOs and other stakeholders.
* Lead the food policy agenda; Deliver a proactive policy agenda and respond constructively to government policy proposals across the food policy landscape.
* Member engagement; Lead stakeholder involvement with the Food Community to deliver value to senior member representatives in policy outcomes and in insight, learning opportunities and market intelligence.
* People and organisational leadership; Manage and develop the food policy team of two Policy Advisors, setting clear expectations, supporting progression and building policy capability in line with the BRC’s career framework and with guidance from the Corporate Affairs Director.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal role holder will possess:
* High credibility with members, stakeholders and internal colleagues
* Deep understanding of food policy, regulation and supply chains within a retail or consumer context
* Strong experience of policy formulation, advocacy at a senior level and ability to build member consensus in highly competitive sector
* Proven ability in influencing government, regulatory bodies, and policymakers at senior levels to deliver regulatory change/change government policy
* Ability to translate complex policy and regulatory issues into clear, compelling and member friendly language, ensuring stakeholder understanding, informed decision making and measurable member value
* Proven people management capability, including developing people and building effective teams
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience, with eligibility for annual bonus.
Benefits include private health and dental insurance, pension contributions and the availability of season ticket loans.
We are an equal opportunities recruitment partner and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.
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