Job Description

IOM3 is the global organisation that provides membership for all individuals involved in the materials cycle. We work with scientists, engineers and sustainability professionals and from our offices in London and Grantham offer training and development, accreditation, including professional registration with the Science and Engineering Councils and the Society for the Environment, and the opportunity to be a part of an active support community of over 15,000 members worldwide.IOM3 is looking for a Policy Offer for an 18-month contract, reporting to the Head of Policy who will be responsible for supporting the delivery and further development of IOM3 policy activity, and maximising its impact.The policy team works across a wide range of disciplines represented by IOM3 and the role will therefore require the Policy Officer to be flexible and adaptable with the ability to deliver several parallel projects simultaneously. The role is perfect for a proactive individual with an interest in policy and the ability to pick up complex information and quickly synthesise key points.In this role you will communicate both to and from members, such as gathering and synthesising input to inform policy submissions and building the visibility of IOM3 policy activity through various channels.This role will involve working with a diverse mix of members and is a fantastic opportunity to help leverage the expertise of members to influence decision-makers.Responsibilities:Leverage and synthesise the expertise of members including Technical Community Leadership Teams to develop policy contributions.Support the effective communication of policy activity to help maximise its visibility and impact, for example by contributing to IOM3 news items, social media content and internal and external policy updates.Maintain an excellent understanding of current policy issues that impact and are impacted by materials, minerals and mining.Identify key themes and upcoming policy issues including through working with the Technical Community Leadership Teams and other members.Support the development of IOM3 Policy Papers.Undertake research and prepare internal and external policy briefings.Represent IOM3 at external events and meetings.Work with the wider team to support the delivery of policy content across IOM3 workstreams including for events and training.Person specification:Knowledge and/or a demonstratable interest in the UK policy landscape relevant to IOM3 members, preferably about at least one of the following: net-zero; critical materials; materials innovation; energy-intensive industries such as iron and steel, cement or ceramics; packaging; skills; circular economy; energy; or research development.A proactive approach with the ability to use own initiative and rapidly respond to a range of varying tasks.Ability to pick up complex technical information, with good research, evidence gathering and evaluation skills.Comfortable communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.Ability to independently manage own time and workload, and willingness to be flexible.Experience working in policy or industry relevant to materials, minerals and mining is appreciated, but not necessary.Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women, people of colour and those who are disabled (physical, invisible or neurodivergent conditions) are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. IOM3 is a forward-looking, diverse and inclusive Institute, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Should you need reasonable adjustments, please do not hesitate to contact to us make suitable arrangements.For more information or to apply please contact Collette Marriott, Director of Business Support collette.marriott@iom3.org by 10 October 2024.

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Policy Officer