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Tim Huxham

Tim Huxham

London,Greater London

Summary

Policy specialist with a strong background in influencing government relations and developing strategic policies.
Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder management and regulatory initiatives, ensuring effective communication and
collaboration. Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Policy Advisor (Steel Team, Surge Resource)

Department for Business and Trade
London, City of London
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Served as Communications and Correspondence Lead on a temporary (urgent) basis to support the Steel Strategy team after the passing of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act in April 2025.
  • Led on drafting and clearing an array of correspondence types, including Prime Minister's Questions, Oral Questions, Ministerial Letters and letters from the public.
  • Drafted weekly briefings for Ministers to ensure they were well-sighted on relevant issues each week. These included Ministerial meetings with senior industry officials, roundtables with international partners on the issue of steel safeguards as well as national security briefings.
  • Coordinated the drafting of the Steel Strategy due to be published later this year. This involved convening policy leads in both DBT and xWH to ensure that the steel industry receives the most targeted, efficient support possible from government and the Department for Business and Trade. This also involved ensuring that the Steel Strategy was mutually supporting with other Strategies published this year, including the Industrial, National Security and Trade Strategies.
  • Coordinated asks from Ministers, turning discrete requests into reality with minimal direction, including planning Ministerial site visits.
  • Oversaw consultations processes, ensuring inclusivity and diversity in policymaking.

Senior Policy Advisor for Multilateral Regulatory Initiatives

Department for Business and Trade
London, City of London
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Served as the UK’s delegate to the OECD’s Regulatory Policy Committee, coordinating xWH teams to draft interventions where geopolitically advantageous.
  • Organised and delivered international workshops on good regulatory practice, which involved travel to Brazil, France, and Poland, and maintaining strong relations with international partners to deliver key outcomes for the UK.
  • Drafted high-quality advice for Ministers, often at pace, most prominently by contributing to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a 25% reduction in the cost of regulation in the UK.
  • Collaborated closely with colleagues in other Government Departments to align messaging and ensure consistency in international regulatory engagement, particularly concerning the European Union.
  • Chaired a working group with colleagues from the FCDO Regulatory Diplomacy Unit and DSIT’s Regulatory Innovation Office to determine whether to make interventions at the Trade Specialised Committee on Regulatory Cooperation, which is a joint forum between the UK and the EU.
  • Championed cross-cutting policy workstreams, demonstrating flexibility and a team-oriented approach to meet shifting priorities and urgent ministerial requests.
  • Led on developing strategic policy positions by linking insights across different regulatory initiatives, including those with implications for the UK-EU relationship post-Brexit.
  • Line management of two colleagues.

Private Secretary to the Chief Operating Officer

Department for Business and Trade
Darlington, Durham
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Championed the COO's strategic vision for DBT, turning ideas into tangible directives for teams in the DG area and the department as a whole.
  • Facilitated the effective communication of these directives, providing timely and high-quality advice, and steered initiatives in the COO's absence to implement her vision as desired.
  • Oversaw the planning and implementation of complex logistical events, including the COO's official visits to Istanbul, Warsaw and Shanghai, as well as visits to DBT's regional hubs, requiring meticulous planning and attention to detail.
  • Orchestrated the input from relevant policy teams across the Department for Business and Trade, providing expert advice to the COO by digesting vast amounts of information and offering policy recommendations based on robust expert input.
  • Maintained effective communication between the COO's private office and teams across the Civil Service, frequently contacting senior leaders in other Government Departments to ensure the COO was well-briefed on upcoming engagements and policy announcements.
  • Managed numerous commissions with varied deadlines, proactively addressing potential delays and ensuring high-quality submissions.
  • Maintained a professional demeanour whilst dealing with high-pressure situations, fostered a calm working environment.

Trade Disputes Policy Advisor

Department for Business and Trade
Darlington, Durham
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Acted as the policy lead for trade disputes at the World Trade Organisation, forming cross-Whitehall working groups to determine third party rights in international trade disputes.
  • Provided recommendations to senior leaders, including the Permanent Secretary, providing recommendations on whether to intervene on based on the geopolitical and legal ramifications of each case.
  • Notable cases included DS613 (EU measures on citrus fruit from South Africa), DS614 (Peru's anti-dumping measures on biodiesel from Argentina), DS615 (US measures on semiconductors), and DS619/20/21 (measures by Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia on Ukrainian agricultural products).
  • Conducted due diligence on Write Rounds from other government departments to ensure compliance with the UK's international trade commitments at the WTO, fostering productive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Led the monitoring of trade dispute risks associated with UK Freeports, establishing and chairing a cross-Whitehall working group based at the Darlington Economic Campus.
  • Negotiated with Devolved Administrations on their roles in WTO trade disputes and supported agreements with countries under Economic Partnership Agreements.
  • Developed the UK's response to US tariffs on UK steel and aluminium, coordinated a multidisciplinary team, and researched potential WTO trade disputes to promote the UK's economic interests, informing decision-making by senior leadership.

Project Support Officer

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Weybridge, Surrey
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided administrative and project support to our portfolio (over 100 strong) for over 90 construction projects.
  • Organised working groups with key stakeholders and project leads to arrest potential slippage.
  • Produced detailed analytical reports (incorporating qualitative and quantitative data sets) for the project teams to aid in avoiding these pitfalls in the future.
  • Managed stakeholder communication for improved project relationships.
  • Upheld quality excellence by monitoring and correcting work, delivering projects on time and to meticulous standards.

Education

Master of Arts - International Security

University of Bath
Bath
09.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
09.2016 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Line Management
  • Policy advocacy
  • EU laws familiarity
  • Climate Policy
  • Supply-chains diplomacy and resilience
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Government relations
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Policy Analysis

Timeline

Senior Policy Advisor (Steel Team, Surge Resource)

Department for Business and Trade
04.2025 - 07.2025

Senior Policy Advisor for Multilateral Regulatory Initiatives

Department for Business and Trade
06.2024 - 04.2025

Private Secretary to the Chief Operating Officer

Department for Business and Trade
07.2023 - 06.2024

Trade Disputes Policy Advisor

Department for Business and Trade
06.2022 - 07.2023

Project Support Officer

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
02.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Arts - International Security

University of Bath
09.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Birmingham
09.2016 - 07.2019

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