Communications & Policy Executive

The Institution of Structural Engineers; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Pension up to 9%

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Salary Progression

Job summary

The Institution of Structural Engineers in London is seeking a part-time Communications and Policy Executive to shape external messaging across policy, media relations and digital content. You will develop sector campaigns, draft policy briefings and press releases, and support a fast-paced team delivering high-impact communications for UK and global audiences.

Hybrid working, 21 hours per week, with a starting salary of £33,755 pro rata, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering impactful communications campaigns.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to craft clear, accurate communications copy.
• Strong media relations skills with the ability to build journalist relationships and secure coverage.
• Solid understanding of the UK policymaking environment and the role of government, parliament and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Deliver external communications across media relations, policy and digital content to grow the Institution’s profile.
• Develop sector and member campaigns, policy briefings and press releases for UK and global audiences.
• Support a fast-paced, multi-layered communications team coordinating across stakeholders.

Skills

Campaign management

Writing skills

Media relations

Policy understanding

Job description

Communications and Policy Executive

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days per week)

Salary: £33,755 starting salary p/a, prorated to 21 hours, plus excellent benefits package

Location: London, Farringdon, Hybrid working available

Do you have a talent for turning complex policy and technical content into compelling communications that inform, influence and inspire? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

IStructE is the world's leading professional body for structural engineers. Our members have helped create some of the world's most iconic structures. We are committed to creating safer, more resilient structures for the benefit of society. We champion the role of structural engineers in tackling major global challenges, including climate change, sustainable construction, safety and community resilience.

We are also dedicated to widening access to the profession, helping talented individuals from all backgrounds and regions build successful careers. Many of our members use their expertise to support vulnerable communities affected by natural disasters and extreme weather.

As Communications and Policy Executive, you'll work on sector policy initiatives, work with industry leaders and deliver sector campaigns that showcase the positive impact of structural engineering. You'll help deliver engaging communications campaigns, media relations, policy and stakeholder communications that support our members and enhance the Institution's influence and reputation worldwide.

If you are looking for a role that combines communications, policy and working to support the growth of the built environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Institution’s Communications and Policy Executive, you will support the delivery of high-quality external communications, working across media relations, policy and digital content to grow the Institution’s profile and reputation.

You will play a key role in delivering engaging sector and member campaigns, develop policy briefings and press releases, and support a fast-paced, multi-layered communications team reaching audiences across the globe.

The Communications and Policy Executive will promote the Institution’s work to UK and global members, government, regulators and the media.

To be shortlisted for this post, you must have:

• Experience delivering impactful communications campaigns that engage audiences and support organisational objectives.


• Excellent writing skills and experience producing clear, accurate communications copy.


• Strong media relations skills, with the ability to build journalist relationships, secure coverage and maximise opportunities across social and digital channels.


• A solid understanding of the UK policymaking environment and the role of government, parliament and regulators in shaping public policy.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days’ paid annual leave pro rata (rising with service) plus bank holidays and flexi leave


• A pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions


• Life Insurance


• Private Medical Insurance


• Permanent Health Insurance


• Health Cash Plan


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Season Ticket Loan


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Continuous Professional Development


• Salary Progression

Working Conditions:

We are based on the edge of the city, our office is bright, modern and open plan. We are an inclusive and friendly workforce.

Additional information:

For more information, including a full job description and candidate privacy policy, visit our website.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete your application or would like us to apply reasonable adjustments when reviewing your application, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are sifted on receipt, and shortlisted candidates are contacted to invite to an interview.

Applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK cannot be considered.

The Institution strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where we can all be ourselves. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and the perspectives people from different backgrounds bring. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion and belief or sexual orientation.