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Policy Officer
Policy officers are an integral aspect of a regulatory body’s policy and standards division, playing a central part in shaping and forming new compliance laws, as well as undergoing vital research and producing detailed reports that help it build upon existing strategies.
Some of the key responsibilities and duties of a policy officer include: Researching key policy documents within the key focus area, such as environmental health or television standards; producing detailed reports, committee papers and consultation documents and assisting with the presentation of these to various divisions of the agency; founding, organising and managing a variety of projects, keeping within pre-assigned budget and time deadlines; and attending important meetings with stakeholders and conference attendees and acting as an ambassador of the company.
A successful candidate would reflect strong written and presentational skills as well as the ability to produce thorough and accurate reports and extensive research skills. Team management skills would also be beneficial and he or she would have had experience in a senior group management role and in engaging with stakeholders. Experience in a field closely related to the body’s key focus area would be beneficial. Two or more years work within a regulatory body would also be favorable and well as demonstrable investigatory skills.
Qualifications: Nothing obligatory, but an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) would be preferable.
Experience: Two or more years in a role related to investigatory compliance, and/or in a team management or as part of a regulatory agency.
Skills: Strong written and verbal presentation skills, team management skills, research skills, knowledge of related acts of law.
