Head of Policy and Public Affairs

We're working exclusively with the The National Caravan Council (NCC) to recruit a strategic and proactive Head of Policy and Public Affairs, responsible for leading its engagement with government and industry stakeholders.
The NCC is the UK's leading trade association for the entire leisure vehicle and parks industry. Representing over 850 member outlets, the NCC spans every level of the supply chain across all core sectors - including holiday and residential parks, manufacturers, dealers, distributors, suppliers, and service providers.
A uniquely broad and integrated organisation, the NCC operates more like a federation, championing the interests of a 15.8 billion industry that supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and contributes significantly to the UK's tourism, manufacturing, and housing economies.
About the Role
You'll lead policy development and public affairs activity, with a particular focus on the holiday park and campervan sectors, while maintaining oversight across NCC's full remit. You'll shape policy positions, drive lobbying efforts, and build relationships with decision-makers across Westminster and the devolved administrations to help shape the future of the UK's caravan and leisure vehicle industry. This role is central to delivering NCC's priorities, including:

• Promoting sustainable tourism and housing
• Supporting British manufacturing and fair trade
• Addressing planning and taxation challenges
• Advocating for skills development and sector growth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NCC's policy and lobbying strategy across central and devolved governments
• Draft consultation responses, policy papers, and thought-leadership content
• Build and maintain relationships with MPs, civil servants, and external agencies
• Oversee research programmes to support evidence-based advocacy
• Represent NCC in forums and committees, and support member engagement
• Collaborate with the Policy and Research Manager to ensure UK-wide coverage

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrable experience navigating UK policy-making and political systems, ideally in a trade association, civil service, or political environment
• Knowledge of tourism, transport, manufacturing, or housing sectors
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Politically literate, resilient, and collaborative
• Passion for sustainability, domestic tourism, and British industry

Why Join?

• Influencing national policy in a 15.8bn sector
• Working on high-profile issues
• Flexible hybrid working with UK travel
• Competitive benefits including enhanced pension and life insurance