Government Policy Affairs Communications Executive

Taylor James Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy business is seeking an individual for a Public and Government Affairs role in London. The candidate will provide communications support, manage government relations, and engage with media and community activities. Ideal candidates hold a graduate degree and have 1-3 years of relevant experience. This permanent position offers a salary of £40,000 to £46,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in public/government affairs/communications or similar role.
• Ability to draft correspondence for stakeholders.
• Experience in media relations and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support government affairs for UK and Ireland operations.
• Represent the company at meetings with stakeholders.
• Organise external activities, including meetings and events.
• Develop company positions on public policy issues.
• Assist in media relations and write press releases.
• Administer charitable outreach programs.

Skills

Government affairs

Communications

Media relations

Public policy understanding

Event coordination

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Overview

Our client is a global energy business looking for a talented individual to provide Public and Government policy affairs Communications/PR support to their UK and Ireland businesses, as well as supporting media relations and community engagement activities.

Ideally you will be a graduate with 1-3 years (preferred) in public/government affairs/communications or similar role. The role sits within the Public and Government Affairs Department in Canary Wharf London, Reporting to the Manager Public and Government Affairs, the successful candidate will support the company's advocacy efforts, working to advance business objectives across a range of regulatory and policy areas.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager to provide government affairs support for company’s UK and Ireland operations, including managing agency teams and drafting correspondence.
• Represent the company externally, attending meetings with government, political, trade association and other industry stakeholders.
• Organise and coordinate external facing activities, including arranging meetings/conference events.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public policy, liaising with subject matter experts to develop company positions. Includes producing briefing materials and drafting responses to government consultations on various policy matters.
• Assist in day-to-day media relations, including monitoring media coverage, responding to press enquiries and writing press releases. Also, sharing out-of-hours media duty roster duties and supporting emergency response communications for pipelines and terminals business.
• Administer charitable and community engagement outreach.
• Some travel within the UK, Europe and to the U.S. when required.

Qualifications / Skills

Skills requirements (essential)

Note: The original content lists requirements but did not provide a detailed bullet point list beyond the above. Please refer to the client’s internal job specification for a complete qualifications section.

Additional Information

Date: 9 Aug 2024

Sector: MARKETING

Type: Permanent

Location: London

Salary: £40000 - 46000 per annum

Email: [e-mail]

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