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)

Do you have a good track record of building partnerships across the public, private and voluntary sectors and experience of working in public policy or public & political affairs?

If the answers above are a yes then this could be a fantastic new role for you! This fabulous opportunity is to work for out client; a 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).

Salary is up to GBP37,000 plus excellent benefits and a discretionary annual bonus as well.

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.

• Support delivery of political events in Parliament and elsewhere to bring policy messages directly to policy makers

Policy

• Draft high-impact policy products, including consultations, briefings, reports, presentations, blogs and media statements.

• Support crafting of policy priorities and positions.

Experience and skills required

• Good track record of stakeholder management and building partnerships across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

• Demonstrable experience of working in public policy, public affairs, or political work.

• Effective influencing and networking skills with the ability to maintain and extend stakeholder and customer relationships.

• Research and analysis skills to deliver policy development.

• Outstanding communication skills, both in terms of written and oral work.

Please apply today if you think this role is the perfect opportunity for you.