Policy adviser

We are looking for a policy adviser to work primarily in our resource stewardship theme to help deliver ambitious leadership for the environment. You will also have opportunities to work on projects in our Legislation & Governance unit. Using your strong research and strong communication skills, you will contribute to work that shapes the future of circular economy policy and environmental legislation in the UK.

Collaborating with colleagues across the organization, including in comms and politics, you will help identify compelling evidence, stories, and projects to drive better use of resources in the UK and will secure support for projects and policy proposals by building relationships with politicians and policymakers, environmental NGOs and community groups, business partners and other stakeholders.

This is a varied role that will also include project management to ensure effective delivery, including ensuring outputs and events are effectively planned and executed to deadline and to a high quality.

You will need to understand, or be willing to learn about, the political and environmental policy contexts we work in and the state of resources policy and wider environmental legislation in the UK.

The role reports to the Head of resources policy and will work closely with other members of the policy team, as well as the communications and politics teams.

• Research and analysis on policy relating to our themes of work, particularly in our resources theme.
• Produce reports, briefings, articles, blogs, consultation responses and other communications materials to support Green Alliance's policy findings.
• Act as a persuasive advocate of key policies.
• Support relationships with project partners and other stakeholders.
• Manage and support projects and ensure delivery to time, budget and quality.
• Plan and manage meetings, webinars and events to advance the theme's priorities (with Green Alliance's events manager where necessary).
• Build new audiences and alliances for our theme work and help develop new ideas for projects.
• Maintain and update records of important contacts in the field.
• Develop strong relationships with policy makers and other stakeholders.
• Represent Green Alliance externally, including at events and in the media.
• Contribute to Green Alliance being an inclusive workplace through setting a personal objective aligning to our (equity, diversity and inclusion) EDI action plan.
• Work effectively as part of a team and work independently with initiative and drive.
• Any other tasks which may reasonably be requested to be undertaken within the scope of the position.

• Policy director and other members of SMT
• Theme leads, particularly head of resources
• Project leads, and other analysts, advisers and assistants, including the politics team
• Communications team

• Similar roles at sector NGOs
• Civil servants
• Business and industry stakeholders
• Academics

• Motivation to work in a purpose-driven organisation, working towards a world where people and the environment thrive together.
• Understanding of UK environmental policy and policy processes, preferably around resources policy, or a willingness to develop it
• Experience of policy research and analysis; and ability to rapidly synthesise information and make recommendations for a policy audience
• Experience in supporting or leading on programme delivery, co-ordination and administration
• Ability to create engaging, high impact communications tailored for specific audiences
• Affinity for working in a team, and independently when needed, adapting quickly to new opportunities

• Specific expertise in the circular economy, consumption or resource stewardship
• Knowledge of the UK environmental NGO and business sectors
• Experience of working with civil servants, politicians or in Parliament and advocating for specific changes and policy developments

• Excellent research, drafting and writing skills
• Confident communication, influencing and advocacy skills
• Good project planning, prioritisation and delivery skills
• Ability to build…