Policy Lead

Altus Regional Corporate Solutions Ltd (Altus Regional) provides a wide range of support and advisory services to corporate clients across multiple sectors. Our team is our greatest asset propelling us to achieve our mission of high-level client satisfaction. We are always searching for great talent to join our high performance work teams and are dedicated to providing professional development opportunities to help team members realise their full potential.

Job Summary

Altus Regional is looking for a Policy & Advocacy Lead to join its Consulting Team in Barbados. The Policy & Advocacy lead will work collaboratively with our legal and research teams to deliver policies according to project specifications. This role will report to the Director of Consulting and will operate cross functionally with stakeholders across our Maritime, Corporate, Marketing, and the Climate Action teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in leading campaigns, advocacy development, strategic project management skills and a strong record of high-level engagements. They will have a strong track record of directing this type of work in a collaborative work environment. Experience working in a policy or corporate communications position will be highly valued in this role. The successful candidate will also utilize excellent communication and analytical skills to consistently deliver high-quality work under severe time constraints. They will have proven global experience and directly influence and collaborate with internal peers to drive the development of policy programs and campaigns.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead corporate policy and advocacy efforts
• Provide analysis and guidance on domestic legislation that impacts the Altus Regional Group and its clients;
• Work with key stakeholders to stay abreast of changing law and policy and provide input for upcoming regulation or legislation
• Represent Altus Regional at business events and meetings with stakeholders
• Work cross functionally with teams across the Altus Regional Group to inform policy issues and messaging
• Develop briefs and memos around impactful governmental policy and regulation
• Build relationships with external stakeholders
• Develop frameworks for establishing social outcomes and benefits
• Work with academics, research institutions and universities for collaborative learning
• Works closely with legal team on developing policies for organizational governance, regulatory compliance, environment, sustainable development goals

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Law, Sociology, Communication, Economics, or related field;
• Minimum of 3 years of policy and advocacy experience;
• Experience in policy formulation and implementation is desired;
• Experience working at a senior level in the maritime, environmental, tourism or financial services sector would be an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to deliver with tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and futuristic lens of how regulation can impact business;
• Able to think conceptually and make connections into industry trends, competitive landscape, political frameworks

Travel – some travel is required.

Don’t meet every single requirement?  At Altus Regional, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to still apply.