Public Affairs and Engagement Officer

Agility Resoucing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public affairs organization in Manchester seeks a Public Affairs and Engagement Officer to enhance its strategic priorities. This role involves providing specialist advice, managing public affairs services, and improving stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, event management experience, and a deep understanding of transport policy environments. If you are self-motivated and ready to make an impact, apply now.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for events and documents.
• Effective event management skills, including for conferences.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing goals.
• Motivated with a strong goal achievement drive.
• Deep understanding of transport policy and political landscape.
• Research capabilities to enhance organizational performance.
• Experience in political engagement and influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to business areas for engagement opportunities.
• Design and deliver public affairs support services.
• Assist in managing team workstreams and key projects.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Event management

Prioritization skills

Self-motivation

Understanding of transport policy

Research and analysis

Political engagement experience

Familiarity with stakeholder management systems

Understanding of UK Parliament workings

Social media skills

Job description

Are you passionate about UK politics, particularly in the North of England? Do you have a keen interest in infrastructure or transport policy? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Public Affairs and Engagement Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's reputation and strategic priorities. Your expertise will drive the development and execution of our Public Affairs and Engagement Service and Strategy, ensuring alignment with our goals and statutory functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist advice to relevant business areas, identifying communication and engagement opportunities in line with our Strategic Plan.
• Design and deliver public affairs and engagement support services, enhancing our reputation and delivery of strategic priorities.
• Assist the Head of Stakeholder Engagement and communications in managing team workstreams and overseeing priority projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for drafting various documents and facilitating internal and external events.
• Proven ability to manage events, including our annual conference and engagements at Westminster and political party conferences.
• Effective prioritization skills to manage short and long-term goals.
• Highly self-motivated with a drive for goal achievement.
• Understanding of current transport and related policy environments, or experience in political, infrastructure, or transport sectors.
• Experience conducting or managing research and analysis to enhance business performance.
• Ability to quickly grasp and articulate the connections between government policy changes and day-to-day operations.
• Experience in political engagement and influencing work.
• Familiarity with stakeholder management systems.
• Understanding of the UK Parliament and central/local government workings.
• Experience with social media and digital campaigning tools.

If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to meaningful projects in the public affairs and engagement realm, apply now!

For a confidential chat please call Peter on 01772 278078

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