Our client, a well known and highly regarded national charity, is looking for a Public Affairs Manager to be based in London.
Role Description
To work under the management of the Head of Policy & Public Affairs to carry out their public affairs activity, maximise opportunities for influence and develop policy positions for the charity.
Policy
- To research and monitor policy development in all areas relevant to them;
- To research, write and produce - or commission and manage - policy reports as a basis for the charity's campaigning activity.
Public Affairs
- To implement the public affairs strategy to maximise parliamentary interaction and create positive outcomes for the charity;
- To organise and promote events for MPs, peers, government and other stakeholders;
- To execute a public affairs programme including party conference activity, parliamentary events, meetings, All Party Parliamentary Group work, etc.;
- To represent the charity as appropriate in meetings with other organisations on areas of mutual interest. To ensure the charity receives the optimum benefit from memberships of coalition organisations and alliances;
- To respond to enquiries from MPs, produce responses to consultations and other enquiries;
- To write speeches as requested.
Who we're looking for
The following attributes are considered essential for the job:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent;
- Previous experience of working in a public affairs or policy role;
- Solid understanding of the workings of government and the parliamentary process;
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales;
- Research skills and the ability to use database and monitoring systems;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
The following attribute is considered desirable for the job:
- Some experience of the charity or health sectors.