Industry News

13th October 2010

easyJet plc Appoints Communications Director

easyJet has appointed Paul Moore as Communications Director. Moore will report to Chief Executive Carolyn McCall, and manage easyJet’s media relations across Europe as well as the airline’s public affairs and CSR activities. More has an extensive track record within in the transport sector having worked at FirstGroup plc as Communications and Public Affairs Director, and in the role of Director of Corporate Affairs at Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Carolyn McCall said: “I am delighted that Paul will be joining us as our Communications Director on November 1st. His experience will be extremely valuable to easyJet given the depth and breadth of his background in the sector.”

12th October 2010

Former public affairs practitioner offers introductory catering offer to PubAffairs members

Al desco is a corporate catering company specialising in food for breakfast and lunch meetings, seminars and training days. Everything is freshly prepared each day and delivered by traditional British bicycle and trailer.

Being green is important to us and our clients; therefore, we use biodegradable packaging and recycle everything as much as possible, and feed our waste food to the pigs, chickens and llamas at Vauxhall City Farm!

Free delivery to Vauxhall, Victoria, Westminster, the West End, London Bridge and the City

Click here to view our menu

"al desco are purveyors of exceptionally fine sandwiches, freshly made and stuffed full with proper ingredients" Tom Parker-Bowles, food writer and TV presenter

PubAffairs Member Offer: Until Christmas, we are running a 10 per cent discount off all orders as well as a free lunch on the first delivery for the person placing the order.

Find us at orders@eataldesco.co.uk or on 0203 142 6870

“al desco provide delicious fresh sandwiches and have a good selection. They offer a reliable service with a smile” Natalie Tuson, Matrix Securities

8th October 2010

Ed Miliband Announces Shadow Cabinet Team

The Shadow Cabinet in full:

Leader of the Opposition - Rt. Hon. Ed Miliband MP
Deputy Leader and Shadow Secretary of State for International Development - Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer - Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Minister for Women and Equalities - Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP
Shadow Secretary of State for the Home Department - Rt Hon Ed Balls MP
Chief Whip - Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Election Coordinator - Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP
Shadow Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice (with responsibility for political and constitutional reform) - Rt Hon Sadiq Khan MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions - Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills - Rt Hon John Denham MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Health - Rt Hon John Healey MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government - Rt Hon Caroline Flint MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence - Rt Hon Jim Murphy
Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change - Meg Hillier MP
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons - Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport - Maria Eagle MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Mary Creagh MP
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury - Angela Eagle MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland - Rt Hon Shaun Woodward MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland - Ann McKechin MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Wales - Rt Hon Peter Hain MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport - Ivan Lewis MP
Shadow Leader of the House of Lords - Baroness Royall of Blaisdon
Shadow Minister for the Olympics - Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office - Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP
Lords Chief Whip - Lord Bassam of Brighton
Shadow Attorney-General - Baroness Scotland
Also attending Shadow Cabinet meetings: Shadow Minister of State - Cabinet Office - Jon Trickett MP

27th September 2010

Ellwood & Atfield publishes Brussels Remuneration Report

Ellwood & Atfield has published its first Brussels Remuneration Report detailing the salary and related costs of those working in the public policy capital of the EU. The Report is intended as an overview of the labour costs involved in pursuing public policy and communications work in Brussels, focussing on the compensation of those working at a mid to senior level. Close to 200 people representing a cross-section of mid to senior level individuals working in Brussels took part, building the picture of compensation details. The report covers five areas: Public Affairs / Communications Consultancies; NGOs; Business In-House; Trade Associations; and EU Institutions.

Headline results show salary ranges for:

Consultancies: Associate Director €70,000 - €120,000; Director €90,000 - €180,000; Managing Director €180,000 - €400,000;
NGOs: Policy Director €50,000 - €100,000, Director of Communications €50,000 - €100,000, Director/Head of Office €60,000 - €120,000+;
Business: Director €125,000 - €150,000, European Headof Communications €100,000 - €260,000, European Head of Public Affairs €140,000 - €400,000+;
Trade Associations: Manager €70,000 - €100,000, Director of Public Affairs or Communications €130,000 - €250,000, Secretary-General €150,000 - €400,000+.

A copy of the free Report can be requested through the E&A website here. Ellwood & Atfield is the first Brussels based search and selection firm dedicated to public policy and corporate communications recruitment.

For a complete picture of the UK public affairs industry salary and benefits see the Results of the PubAffairs Survey of Public Affairs practitioners conducted by ComRes. The results include details about salaries, bonus, pensions and holiday benefits, as well as looking at career moves and aspirations within the public affairs sector.

25th September 2010

Ed Miliband pips Brother to secure Labour Leadership

Ed Miliband has been elected as the new Labour Party Leader, beating brother David with a wafer of a final margin by 50.65% to 43.35% after all other candidates were eliminated from the race to secure a score over the 50% threshold. View the full round-by-round results breakdown of how Diane Abbott, Ed Balls, Andy Burnham fared together with the Miliband brothers. The new Leader said "Today a new generation has stepped forward to change our party. We are united in our mission to transform Labour so that, once again, we stand up for the hardworking majority who play by the rules and want a less divided and more prosperous Britain. I know we have a lot of work to do. The journey starts today."

22nd September 2010

Which? at the political party conferences 2010: Labour & Conservative Magazine Downloads

This year Which? has published a special edition magazine for each of the main party conference cities – the Liberal Democrats in Liverpool from 18-22 September, the Labour Party in Manchester from 26-30 September and the Conservatives in Birmingham from 3-6 October.

The magazines are packed full of independent expert advice.

Do you need to know where to eat?
Do you need advice on where to get your laptop fixed?
Can you get a refund because your train was late?
Should you buy an iPad?
What is the latest Best Buy travel hairdryer?
Which are the best iPhone political apps?
Answers to all these questions and more.

The magazines are available at each conference centre, but you can now download the Labour and Conservatve magazines here.

16th September 2010

Featherstone Joins Fleishman-Hillard Healthcare Team

Fleishman-Hillard has announced the appointment of Henry Featherstone as Senior Policy Adviser to its London Healthcare Public Affairs & Corporate Communications team. Featherstone moves from influential think-tank Policy Exchange, where he was Head of the Health & Social Care Unit. Nick Williams, Head of Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, said “Healthcare has always been a strong performer in our public affairs & corporate communications offering. Henry brings with him a wealth of experience and insight at this critical time for the health sector. He will be a valuable addition to our senior team as we further develop and grow this important part of our business.”

10th September 2010

Aviva Appoints White as Global Public Policy Director

Aviva has announced that Sam White will join the insurance giant from the start of November as its Group Public Policy Director, based at company headquarters in London, where he will be responsible for “implementing Aviva’s global public policy, regulatory agenda and strategy across its core markets of the UK and Europe, as well as North America and Asia”. White has broad experience working in strategy, communications and public policy, most recently as special adviser to Alistair Darling whilst Chancellor. Amanda Mackenzie, chief marketing and communications officer said “Sam’s appointment clearly demonstrates Aviva’s commitment to developing a globally integrated approach to public policy, and I am delighted to welcome someone with his expertise to the team. His strong, strategic focus along with the depth of his advisory experience, both in the UK and internationally, will be invaluable to Aviva.”

8th September 2010

Which? at the political party conferences 2010: Liverpool Liberal Democrats Magazine Download

This year Which? has published a special edition magazine for each of the main party conference cities – the Liberal Democrats in Liverpool from 18-22 September, the Labour Party in Manchester from 26-30 September and the Conservatives in Birmingham from 3-6 October.

The magazines are packed full of independent expert advice.

Do you need to know where to eat?
Do you need advice on where to get your laptop fixed?
Can you get a refund because your train was late?
Should you buy an iPad?
What is the latest Best Buy travel hairdryer?
Which are the best iPhone political apps?
Answers to all these questions and more.

The magazine is available at each conference centre, but you can now download the first magazine for Liverpool, Liberal Democrats here.

6th September 2010

Launch of new CIPR Diploma in Public Affairs and Political Communications

Set against a backdrop of parliamentary reform, this new diploma from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations couldn’t be better timed. What makes it different is that rather than focusing just on how institutions work, it prioritises developing the best public affairs talent. It does this by:

Exploring how the public policy environment operates, the actors involved and how to engage in the process;
Looking at the pyschology of communication, persuasion, rhetoric, engaging the electorate, the role of the media, digital channels and political marketing;
Ensuring that public affairs is linked to corporate communications including the role of stakeholder analysis, issues and crisis management, relationships and collaboration;
Exploring ethical concepts and codes of conduct that help shape practical aspects of public affairs delivery.

Designed and delivered by university-based academics and public affairs specialists, it is aimed at those wishing to enhance practical experience with academic underpinning and broader communication and campaign insights that can help build a successful public affairs career. It is taught at master’s level over six months and consists of four one-day sessions that culminates with an individual research project.

For more information about content, costs and teaching dates visit www.pracademy.co.uk or contact Sarah Roberts-Bowman, course leader, on 07989 302348.

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