Engineering Policy Lead

Ready to be the voice of one of the UK’s leading business groups in the fast-evolving world of transport? We are looking for an Engineering Policy Lead to shape national conversations around vehicle engineering, autonomous technologies, and industry standards.

In this high impact role, you will lead Logistics UK’s technical policy agenda, focusing on engineering and the exciting rise of autonomous vehicles. As our go to expert, you will influence decision makers, collaborate with key government agencies, and ensure our members are informed and represented on the issues that matter most.

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.

• Set the policy agenda on engineering and autonomy, from HGV testing to DVSA compliance frameworks.
• Be the expert, proactively track emerging trends, advise colleagues, and share your insights across the organisation.
• Engage at the highest levels, represent Logistics UK with the DVSA, Department for Transport, Traffic Commissioners, and other critical bodies.
• Lead our Engineering Forums, bring members together, build consensus, and ensure their voices are heard.
• Communicate with impact, write compelling reports and consultation responses, present at major events, and support media and public affairs activity.
• Work cross-functionally, support internal teams with your expert guidance and collaborate to meet wider business goals.

• A qualified vehicle engineer with a strong track record, ideally in fleet engineering or vehicle standards development.

• A policy savvy professional (or ready to become one), with the ability to craft clear, persuasive positions backed by technical know-how.
• Excellent communicator, confident in writing for government and industry audiences, and presenting your ideas with authority.
• A strategic thinker who’s highly organised, detail driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Desirable but not essential

• Experience in policy roles within industry bodies, regulators, or government.
• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field.

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