Salary: £45-50,000
Do you have expert knowledge of UK and EU environmental policy?
Can you turn complex legislation into clear guidance and persuasive policy positions?
Join a respected organisation supporting the cosmetics and personal care industry. You will lead environmental policy work, providing expert analysis, advocacy and practical support on the issues shaping a more sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and assess UK and EU environmental legislation, policy developments and emerging issues
- Lead policy work across packaging, EPR, recyclability, circular economy, wastewater, carbon and environmental reporting
- Develop policy positions, consultation responses, briefing papers, technical guidance and member communications
- Provide practical advice and clear timeline updates to industry members
- Act as secretariat for relevant committees, working groups and advisory groups
- Build strong relationships with government departments, regulators, trade associations, NGOs and other stakeholders
- Collaborate across sustainability, regulatory, scientific, international and communications teams
- Support sustainability strategy and represent the organisation at relevant industry and stakeholder groups
Candidate Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of UK and EU environmental policy frameworks
- Good understanding of regulations affecting packaging, consumer products or the circular economy
- Impressive advocacy, influencing and external stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent analytical and communication abilities, with confidence interpreting complex policy developments
