Public Affairs Officer

Michael Page (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to work with an international charity
• Lead on advocacy and parliamentary engagement

About Our Client

Our client is a very high profile international charity.

Job Description

Public Affairs Officer

London

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with UK Parliamentarians whilst identifying opportunities to engage with Ministers, MPs, and Civil Servants.
• Lead the monitoring of the UK parliamentary and political landscape, keeping the team informed of relevant developments and engagement opportunities.
• Support in the drafting of political briefings on key policy areas.
• Lead engagement on behalf of the charity in a range of coalitions, networks, and other organisations.
• Contribute to the charity's campaigning activities.

The Successful Applicant

Public Affairs Officer

London

Essential:

• Excellent working knowledge of Westminster and Whitehall.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to draft important documents, reports, and briefings.
• Ability to translate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and a willingness to help other teams when required.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, managing occasional heavy workloads, and excellent time-keeping.
• Demonstrable Public Affairs experience ideally from within the Charity sector.

What's on Offer

Public Affairs Officer

London

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

If you are passionate about shaping policy in the Not for Profit and Charities sector and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for this Public Affairs Officer position.