Military/Emergency/Government 2023-09-11 10:04:30
Permanent
£33000 – £37000/annum
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
Mainly remote role
Do you have at least 6 months experience from working in the political environment in parliament or a government department in the civil service? (essential)
Are you happy with mainly working from home?
Do you have a good track record of stakeholder management and building partnerships across the public, private and voluntary sectors?
Is this coupled with demonstrable experience of working in public policy, public affairs, public relations, or political affairs?
Have you experience writing policy briefings, consultation responses and/or thought leadership pieces?
Fabulous opportunity to work mainly remotely for this not for profit organisation located near Aylesbury and High Wycombe, Bucks who are growing hugely. The office is a 30 minute train journey from Marylebone station. This role is full time 35 hours a week and hybrid working (1 day a week in the office).
Up to £37000 plus excellent benefits and discretionary bonus
What does the Public Affairs Advisor role involve?
Public Affairs
• Help raise the profile, credibility & influence of the organisation with key individuals & audiences across the
public, private & voluntary sectors and within government.
• Gather political intelligence and engage in regular horizon scanning to identify areas of government
and public concern that are relevant to the company’s policy priorities and to raise with the Head of Policy
and Public Affairs.
• Monitor and report on government, parliamentary and political party activity related to the key
issues and offer advice to internal colleagues on political issues.
• Support dissemination of research reports through public affairs plans.
• Help raise the profile, credibility & influence of the organisation with key individuals & audiences across the
public, private & voluntary sectors and within government.
Networking
• Regularly attend events and represent the organisation externally, proactively networking and building constructive political relationships to identify allies and amplify our messages.
• Support delivery of political events in Parliament and elsewhere to bring policy messages directly to policy makers
Policy
• Support development of an APPG for this niche market, arranging evidence sessions and leading report creation
• Draft high-impact policy products, including consultations, briefings, reports, presentations, blogs and media statements.
• Support crafting of policy priorities and positions