Public Affairs Adviser

The Law Society; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Law Society recherche un Public Affairs Adviser pour diriger les travaux d'influence sur les affaires publiques, avec des responsabilités clés en matière de planification et de gestion de campagnes. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en affaires publiques, une connaissance approfondie du système politique britannique, et des compétences exceptionnelles en communication écrite. Ce rôle offre également l'opportunité de travailler dans un environnement hybride avec de nombreux avantages sociaux.

Benefits

Environnement de travail amical

Programme de bénéfices flexibles

Opportunité de développement de carrière

Qualifications

• Expérience significative dans un environnement gouvernemental ou d'affaires publiques.
• Connaissance approfondie du processus politique et du fonctionnement du Parlement.
• Capacité à communiquer des sujets complexes.

Responsibilities

• Diriger le développement et l'exécution de plans d'affaires publiques.
• Gérer le lobbying et l'influence au nom des membres.
• Soutenir la gestion des parties prenantes et le suivi politique.

Skills

Collaboration

Compétences en communication écrite

Planification de campagnes

Connaissance des processus politiques

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit for a role at the heart of the Law Society's campaigning and political influencing activity.
The Law Society is the independent professional body for over 200,000 solicitors in England and Wales.
A year into the new government, there is huge opportunity to influence the political debate, driving important issues such as access to justice, the rule of law and supporting a thriving legal business sector up the agenda and influence on behalf of our members.
This is an exciting role at the heart of our busy public affairs team, leading on our influencing and lobbying work on behalf of our members.
As a Public Affairs Adviser you will lead on the development and delivery of public affairs plans for specific policy areas, and to support other core team functions such as campaigns, speechwriting, political monitoring and stakeholder management.
This is an exciting and varied role where your expertise and knowledge will be used to great effect to make a real impact for our members.

What we're looking for

We're looking for candidates with a keen interest in politics and campaigning, and someone who meets the following criteria:

• Significant experience of working within a Government, parliamentary, public affairs, campaigns or related environment.
• An avid interest in politics with a thorough knowledge of the political process and the workings of Parliament.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with a broad and diverse range of people within the Society and externally.
• Excellent written skills with the ability to communicate complex issues and develop innovative ways of communicating.
• Experience of planning and managing successful public affairs campaigns.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.