The Manager UK Public Policy will be an integral part of the UK Public Policy Team. You will design and execute strategies to ensure Amazons perspective on issues such as competition and technology policy is heard and understood by decisionmakers and those that influence them. You will excel at building creative ways to communicate complex policy issues in ways that resonate with broad audiences. This will include engaging directly with senior policymakers regulators think tanks academics and civil society leaders. You will also work to build collaborative partnerships across industry trade association and thirdparty groups to support your advocacy campaigns. You will partner with business teams policy and communications teams to ensure policy audiences understand the breadth and impact of Amazons economic impact in the UK. This includes championing the voice of more than 100000 UK small and mediumsized businesses selling through Amazon.
This position will be based in London with some national and international travel required.
BA/BS required
Extensive relevant experience of public policy and advocacy. This could be within public administration (government regulators or institutions) private sector organisations trade associations or nongovernmental institutions
A keen working understanding of policymaking processes and government relations
Highly effective oral and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate and political levels
Experience of competition or digital regulation issues for instance having worked in a regulated industry the tech sector or having worked on relevant legislative issues
Strong written communication skills in English and proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing
Proven ability to lead policy campaigns translating complex policy issues into effective messages that resonate with political and nonexpert audiences
Ability to influence negotiate with and persuade others. Must demonstrate strong judgment/decisionmaking skills and political acumen
Ability to take general direction and produce specific results working independently
Ability to use experience and data to assess and recommend a best course of action even in an ambiguous situation
Proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organisation and cultures
Ability to work at pace prioritising competing demands
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Required Experience:
Manager