Policy Officer

The primary function of this position is to provide policy support that will enable Cambridge Ahead to influence local and national decision-making, particularly focussing on implementing the recommendations within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Review. The Policy Officer will work across priority projects, conducting research and developing policy proposals. The Policy Officer will also support the Director to engage with CA Members and key local stakeholders to support the objectives of the organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking research and applying critical analysis to a variety of topics
• Contributing policy thinking and drafting material for Cambridge Ahead project group activities
• Developing responses to statutory consultations and submissions to Government
• Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to understand business and academia attitudes towards key policy agendas, and supporting Cambridge Ahead to respond
• Supporting the wider work of the organisation through, for example, project management support

Skills and attributes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enjoys research and gathering data
• Ability to interpret complex information
• Ability to develop creative solutions and proposals to achieve policy aims
• Well organised and able to support the effective delivery of projects

Personal Values

• A high level of enthusiasm and motivation to deliver high quality work
• Wants to make a difference in how people live and work in Cambridge
• Seeks and values input from a wide range of people and perspectives
• Can work independently as well as part of a closely-knit team
• Eager to develop and progress within a fast-paced environment

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Dan Thorp, Director of Policy and Programmes - Cambridge Ahead /

or

Lawrence Morris, Policy and Programme Manager - Cambridge Ahead /

To express your interest in the role please send your CV and a supporting statement to Dan Thorp by 2 July 2021.