As an employer, we pride ourselves on promoting a healthy approach to work-life balance, ensuring that our employees’ hard work is recognised and appropriately rewarded and providing excellent resources and support for training and personal development.
Current Vacancies
Policy Executive - Business & Regulation
This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s leading trade body for the retail sector. The BRC’s Business & Regulation Policy Executive is a varied and busy role which will provide support across six of the BRC’s member communities – Finance, HR, Tech, Legal, Operations and Property – working with the community managers. The role will have a particular focus on supporting the Property and HR functions.
Corporate Affairs Director
The BRC is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Corporate Affairs Director to lead its campaigns, public affairs, communications, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This is a pivotal role, working closely with the CEO and the Executive team, to shape and amplify the BRC's message, influence government policy, and champion the industry.
Why Work for Us?
Wellbeing
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where employees can lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our wellbeing offerings include:
- Access to mental health professionals and subsidised private healthcare
- Dental cash plan and Medi-cash plan
- £35 per month contribution toward gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 counselling and specialist support
- Menopause and the Workplace Programme
Annual Leave
26 days of annual leave, plus a discretionary Christmas day off and volunteer days.
Family-Friendly Policies
Enhanced statutory pay for eligible colleagues, with a focus on family-friendly policies.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Diversity is embedded in everything we do — it’s natural and authentic to who we are as an organisation. We celebrate individuality, embrace inclusivity, and create a culture where everyone feels comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Here, differences aren’t just welcomed — they’re encouraged, valued, and celebrated every day.
Reasonable Adjustments for Interviews
We are committed to accessible recruitment. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments for interviews, such as:
- Additional time for assessments
- Written questions in various formats
- Accessible interview spaces
Competitive Pay
Our salaries are benchmarked against similar organisations, with a competitive pay structure and a discretionary corporate bonus scheme based on company performance.
Additional Benefits
- Private Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice option
- Life Assurance: Cover of 4x annual salary
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Learning & Career Development
We believe in nurturing our team’s growth and helping you reach your potential. Here’s how we invest in your career:
- Graduate Programme: 2 years program focusing on Policy and Corporate Affairs
- Training Programmes: Access to workshops, certifications, and development resources
- Career Pathing: Career development plans and mentorship programs.
- Internal Mobility: Opportunities to explore different roles or career tracks within the company
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