Do you have an interest in politics and how engaging with politicians is central to delivering change? Then join Shelter as Assistant Public Affairs Officer, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting our relationships with political stakeholders and gathering political insights and intelligence.
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change - with individuals, in communities, across society - and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our Public Affairs team is responsible for shaping opinion, achieving political change and building relationships across the political and policy world to help us achieve our goals. This particular role will see you plan, organise and deliver events in support of the team’s and Shelter’s strategic objectives. It will also see you maintain and find creative improvements to stakeholder management processes across the division, look after stakeholder contact data and keep records updated. Monitoring external developments and activities will be important too, as will gathering and recording intelligence and delivering your insights by providing political monitoring updates. Helping to draft internal briefings and develop and execute campaigns, carrying out research and analysis and overseeing diary management for the team – all are aspects of this interesting and varied role.
As well as some relevant experience, we'll be looking for excellent organisational skills, lots of initiative and a willingness to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and processes where appropriate. Commercially aware and committed to achieving results, you’re a good listener, have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and are great at building a network of relationships. What’s more, you’re keen to learn and relish the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of both Shelter and the wider sector we operate in.