The Portable Electric Tool Manufacturers Association (PETMA) promotes the technical, trade and commercial interests of manufacturers and suppliers of portable electrically powered tools used in the UK construction industry and DIY sector.

PETMA is seeking a new General Secretary to run the association and continue with its proactive activities.

The main duties and responsibilities are:

- to acquire and distribute information about current and future UK legislation

- to monitor and evaluate EU and UK legislation to understand the obligations and effect on members’ businesses and the industry.

- to clearly and concisely communicate such interpretation to members

- advocacy, and where required critiquing the UK government, promoting the interests of members

- to prepare position papers and responses to stakeholder consultations

- participation in the work of industry forums

- liaison with other UK trade associations on issues of common interest

- participation in the work of the equivalent European trade associations

- to monitor the publication of new and existing EN and UK Designated standards

- to respond to questions or challenges from UK market surveillance authorities and NGOs

- to organise and run the regular meetings of the association, including the preparation of meeting agendas and reports

- to control the budget, administer financial transactions and prepare the annual accounts

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

- A relevant university degree such as Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Material science or Law

- Project management skills

- Experience of high-volume manufacturing

- Experience of working for, or with, trade associations and familiarity with competition law

- Familiarity with EU legislation such as the Machinery Directive, Low voltage Directive, Ecodesign & Energy labelling, REACH & RoHS

- Familiarity with Corporate Social Responsibility obligations and best practice

- An understanding of the EU and UK legislative processes

- A motivation to apply critical thinking and innovative problem solving to overcome current and future challenges

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand requirements and explain findings

- Experience of building relationships and developing strong networks

- The ability to work collaboratively across internal and external groups

- Self-motivation and ability to work under own initiative, leading tasks and to work effectively on multiple projects

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

- A willingness for occasional business travel to UK and Europe

- A willingness to regularly join meetings in central London

For expressions of interest, please contact the current General Secretary crispin.dm@outlook.com

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General Secretary at the Portable Electric Tool Manufacturers Association