Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Membershipbespoke; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional membership body in Central London is seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Officer. The role involves developing policies, engaging with members, and conducting research on policy issues. The ideal candidate has experience in advocacy and stakeholder engagement, with strong communication skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary of £39,310 and a generous benefits package. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy and public affairs, advocacy, research, writing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to influence government or regulatory policy in a Westminster context.
• Strong communication skills and ability to digest and convey complex information.

Responsibilities

• Join the policy and public affairs team to develop the association's policy.
• Engage with members to deliver campaigns for policy change.
• Undertake research and analysis on policy issues.

Skills

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Writing

Influencing policy

Job description

Overview

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Professional Membership Body — Hybrid Working (Central London and Home)

Salary: £39,310 plus a generous benefits package

Full Time, Permanent

About the role

My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with over 19,000 members of all ages, stages or disciplines across the UK, is currently recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer.

If you are a Policy or Public Affairs Officer, Advisor or Executive with experience in advocacy, research, writing, stakeholder engagement, and influencing government or regulatory policy in and around Westminster, parliament, political landscape within a membership or trade association working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Join the policy and public affairs team to develop the association’s policy on a range of issues.
• Engage with members and deliver joined-up campaigns for policy change across the UK.
• Undertake research and analysis on policy issues and condense information for stakeholders.
• Work closely with volunteers and external stakeholders; communicate clearly and effectively.

Requirements

• Experience in policy and public affairs, advocacy, research, writing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to influence government or regulatory policy in a Westminster/UK context within a membership or trade association setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to digest and condense a range of information and material.

How to apply

To apply to this role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer please send your CV.

Additional information

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.