Manager, UK Public Policy , UK Public Policy

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The Manager, UK Public Policy will be an integral part of the UK Public Policy Team. You will design and execute strategies to ensure Amazon's perspective on issues such as competition and technology policy is heard and understood by decision-makers, 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 third-party 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 Amazon's economic impact in the UK. This includes championing the voice of more than 100,000 UK small and medium-sized businesses selling through Amazon.

  • 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 non-governmental institutions
  • A keen working understanding of policy-making 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 non-expert audiences
  • Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. Must demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making 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

    Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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