Interim Senior Public Affairs Advisor (3-Month Contract)

VMAGROUP; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranking university is urgently seeking an Interim Senior Public Affairs Advisor for a 3-month contract. The role involves strategic campaign management and stakeholder engagement, with a hybrid working model offered. Ideal candidates will have extensive public affairs experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive public affairs experience required.
• Proven ability to communicate analysis effectively.
• Experience in higher education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with campaign project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to enhance strategic relationships.
• Develop internal relationships to support public affairs priorities.

Skills

Public Affairs Experience

Strategic Relationships Management

Campaign Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Effective Communication

Job description

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Interim Senior Public Affairs Advisor (3-Month Contract), London

Client:

VMAGROUP

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

A top-ranking university, passionate about enhancing students’ life chances and learning opportunities, is looking for an interim Senior Public Affairs Advisor for an initial 3-month contract paying approximately £350 per day.

The role-holder will work with the Public Affairs Manager, supporting strategic campaigns and providing specialist advice to senior colleagues and communications staff on key stakeholder and public affairs engagement. They will also work alongside, advise, and help appraise the work of consultancy staff on projects as required.

This is an urgent role, and they are seeking someone who is immediately available.

The university offers a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with various work streams within the team, focusing on campaign project management, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs priorities.
• Collaborating with senior colleagues to maintain and enhance the University’s strategic relationships.
• Ensuring effective project management mechanisms are in place to monitor and deliver impactful campaigns with appropriate evaluation tools.
• Developing internal relationships across the University to support a coordinated approach to public affairs priorities.
• Supporting local, regional, and national engagement around key University initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Extensive public affairs experience, including developing partnerships and managing strategic relationships.
• Proven ability to identify and develop opportunities to advance strategic priorities and stakeholder impact.
• Experience advising colleagues and communicating analysis effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable experience leading campaign project management, including external events.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning and institutional policy development.
• Experience in higher education is desirable but not essential.