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Policy & Campaigns Manager	Wine and Spirit Trade Association
Salary	£30,000+
Location	Based in London Bridge
Details	This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading thinktank that promotes local The Wine & Spirit Trade Association are looking for an experienced Policy and Communications professional with a good understanding of UK politics and government. The role reports to the Chief Executive and has primary responsibility for the WSTA’s: - Environment and Sustainability policy - Logistics and freight policy - WSTA Budget Submissions The candidate will need to: - Design, implement and evaluate the WSTA Campaign Strategy in conjunction with the WSTA Chief Executive - Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of relevant policy and trade issues in order to identify threats and opportunities for the WSTA and members - Produce briefing papers, policy documents, newsletters, speeches, news articles, web content and other written communications - Conduct meetings with WSTA members, politicians, government officials, trade associations and other stakeholders - Maintain relations and dialogue with all relevant stakeholder trade associations to facilitate joint action, improved communication and intelligence - Manage the work of the Logistics Group and work with Chief Executive to prepare the papers & minutes for the Executive Board - With the Head of Communications use media, trade and national press, effectively for all campaign activities.
Closing Date	21st July 2008
Contact	To apply please send your CV and details of current package to jeremy@wsta.co.uk
Website	www.wsta.co.uk