Please note applications for this role will close on Friday 28th March at 5pm.

Logistics UK is seeking a Policy Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping transport and logistics policy across air, water, and rail infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to lead policy campaigns, engage with government and industry stakeholders, and drive meaningful change in multimodal freight.

Why Join Logistics UK?

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Logistics UK’s policy work on multimodal freight, developing strategies that influence decision-making.
• Support and shape campaigns on transport infrastructure, collaborating closely with colleagues across the business.
• Engage with government officials, industry leaders, and political stakeholders to represent the views of Logistics UK members.
• Produce high-quality reports, briefings, and consultation responses, ensuring policy positions are clear and well-communicated.
• Deliver impactful presentations at key industry events and conferences.
• Facilitate member engagement, managing councils and working groups to build consensus on critical issues.

Requirements

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in policy, public affairs, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and influence policy within business, government, or trade associations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, including government and industry leaders.
• A team player who can contribute to wider policy, communications, and commercial objectives.
• An understanding of public policy development and how to influence it.
• A keen interest in logistics or a willingness to develop expertise in the sector.

Bonus Experience:

• Knowledge of rail policy and infrastructure issues is desirable.

This role offers the opportunity to shape policy at a national level while working with industry leaders to enhance the future of logistics infrastructure.

• Regular travel may be required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind