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Job Description

  • To draft (or manage the drafting as appropriate) our client's position on key policy developments;
  • To support the development, monitoring and delivery of stakeholder engagement plans that meet campaign objectives;
  • To deliver campaigns, as set out in the strategy and annual business plan, report back on progress and evaluate performance to identify areas for continuous improvement;
  • To manage direct reports within the campaigns team, ensuring clarity of objectives in campaign plans and performance in line with business goals and behaviours;
  • To build relationships and represent the REC with policy makers and influencers relevant to our client's campaign objectives;
  • To manage our client's Employment Policy Committee (EPC)- as a key mechanism for engaging with members, ensuring their voice and input is represented in campaign work.

The Successful Applicant

Essential

  • Experience of public affairs /government campaign management in a private or not-for-profit environment;
  • Excellent presentation and verbal and written communication skills;
  • Influence and lobbying skills with policy makers and stakeholders;
  • Project management capabilities - capable of writing and delivering on a campaign plan;
  • Stakeholder engagement and networking credentials;
  • Team management skills.

Desirable

  • Network of contacts, relevant to the sector or able to provide evidence of how to develop a network;
  • An understanding of what motivates people to get involved in a campaign, and using that skill to engage members and bring in potential members;
  • An understanding of employment and recruitment policy issues.

Closing date

Applications for this post closed 11:59pm on Tuesday 4th May 2021