Policy Advisor

Policy Advisor (Legal, Employment and Taxation)

Location: London / Hybrid

Contract: Permanent, 5 days per week.

Salary: £33,000-£37,000 depending on experience (plus generous pension and benefits package)

Closing date: 19 April 2026

About us

The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade association and voice for the UK shipping industry, with over 200 members from across the maritime sector. We work with Government, Parliament, regulator, international organisations and stakeholders to champion and protect the UK shipping industry on behalf of our members and ensure it remains a global leader.

Established in 1878, the UK Chamber of Shipping is at the forefront of maritime policy development within a globally dynamic industry, working to create a safer, more efficient and greener landscape.

The UK Chamber of Shipping's mission is to deliver for our members trusted specialist expertise, advocacy, lobbying and influence on maritime issues across national and international government and non-governmental bodies.

Job purpose

To help develop, present and advise upon UK Chamber policy in relation to maritime employment, legal and taxation issues.

Reporting to Policy Director (Employment and Legal)

Job description

Contributing to the UK Chamber's policy work by monitoring developments, informing members, co-ordinating their views and helping to formulate UK Chamber policies

Preparing agenda and notes and taking minutes at committee meetings

Carrying out research

Assisting members with individual and collective queries

The role will principally cover the following subject areas: employment legislation and policy, terms and conditions of employment, immigration procedures and taxation and National Insurance affecting seafarers, taxation regimes applicable to shipping and maritime law, marine insurance and documentary matters.

Personal qualities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in order both to explain regulatory developments to members and to represent their interests convincingly to Government and elsewhere
• Ability to assimilate information quickly
• Keen analytical skills in order to identify issues that impact upon members' businesses
• Ability to switch between tasks
• Self-reliance and ability to work both alone and in a team
• Attention to detail and a good memory in order to ensure consistency of policy on long-running subjects
• Efficient, professional and approachable manner, to inspire confidence and credibility among members, Government and other bodies
• Good organisational skills, ability to present documents in a timely manner and work to deadlines

Location

The post will be based in London. Remote working will be available, although some days' working in the office will be required. Additionally the role will involve some traveling.

It is a requirement that the successful applicant is legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom and proof of this will be required.

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Law or a related subject and/or seagoing officer's Certificate of Competency

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (opportunity to purchase more after successful completion of probation).
• Employer pension contributions.
• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare.

HOW TO APPLY:

Further information can be found in the Candidate Briefing Pack and via the UK Chamber of Shipping website:

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

The closing date for applications will be 19 April 2026. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 20 April 2026.