Parliamentary and Public Affairs Officer

OFWAT; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ofwat as a Parliamentary and Public Affairs Officer, enhancing public engagement and stakeholder outreach. You'll contribute to the public affairs strategy, collaborate with senior officers, and ensure effective communication across different channels. This role offers a meaningful impact on water service regulation while promoting a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

30% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Exclusive discounts on goods and services

Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies

Up to 3 volunteering days per year

Generous shared parental leave and pay

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills for different channels and media.
• Knowledge of the political landscape; ability to horizon scan.
• Understanding of parliamentary procedures and stakeholder best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a public affairs strategy to enhance Ofwat's objectives.
• Respond to parliamentary activities, developing engagement plans.
• Coordinate logistics for Ofwat's public affairs function.

Skills

Communication

Administration

Stakeholder Engagement

Political Awareness

Attention to Detail

Job description

Join Ofwat’s Communications & Engagement Team as a Parliamentary and Public Affairs Officer

*OfficeLocation: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) with hybrid working*

About Us

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance – no other organisation does the work we do. It’s unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don’t cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

We are looking for a Parliamentary & Public Affairs Associate to join our Communications and Engagement team. You will be involved in Ofwat’s busy public affairs function: building our profile, strengthening our reputation, developing proactive campaigns, and championing stakeholder engagement.

At a crucial time for the water sector, you will contribute to, and help deliver, our new public affairs strategy, building on our overall communications strategy and ensuring that we target stakeholders effectively, deliver the right messages across to the right audiences and strengthen our horizon scanning and issue management.

• Work alongside the Senior Parliamentary and Public Affairs Officers and other colleagues across the organisation to help develop a public affairs strategy to further the aims and objectives of Ofwat.
• Assist with managing a busy portfolio of parliamentary activity, including responding to incoming enquiries, developing proactive engagement plans, and engaging with select committees and relevant APPGs.
• Assist with logistical and administrative coordination of Ofwat's public affairs function.

To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply.

About You

Below are some of the keyessential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:

1. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely for a range of different channels and media.
2. Knowledge and awareness of the political landscape and ability to horizon scan and spot upcoming risks and opportunities.
3. Understanding of parliamentary procedures and stakeholder best practice.
4. Experience in assisting with the delivery of stakeholder engagement programmes.
5. Strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail.

Why You Should Join Us: -

• Meaningful Impact:You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience.
• Innovative Work Environment:We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
• Development Opportunities:Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.
• Fantastic employer pension contributionof nearly 30%.
• 25 days’ annual leave,increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
• Access to exclusive discountson a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
• Fees paid for membershipof relevant professional bodies.
• Up to 3 volunteering daysper year.
• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
• Generous shared parental leave and paysupporting your family life.

Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline.

Closing date: 23.55 on 06 July 2025.