Public Affairs and Events Officer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic trade association as a Public Affairs and Events Officer, where you will play a crucial role in shaping public policy and organizing impactful events. This position offers the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, manage parliamentary activities, and contribute to the association's thought leadership. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will work within a supportive team environment that values your insights and expertise. If you are passionate about public affairs and have a knack for event management, this role is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a political environment and delivering events.
• Ability to write clearly and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of public affairs and events activities.
• Develop briefing papers and maintain stakeholder maps.

Skills

Political Engagement

Event Management

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Parliamentary Knowledge

Education

Degree in Political Science or Related Field

Job description

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Membership Bespoke

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Public Affairs and Events Officer

Trade Association

Remote working with frequent travel to London

Basic Salary £35,000 with benefits including Pension Scheme, and discretionary bonus

Our client a well-respected and reputable trade association is currently looking for Public Affairs and Events Officer to join a hard-working, fun and friendly team.

The Role of Public Affairs and Events Officer

To support with the delivery of the public affairs and events activities, ensuring the Association is recognised as the leading industry trade body, acting as a pragmatic and authoritative voice on all matters related to our trade.

To support with the design and delivery of the associations parliamentary activities, and to drive awareness of the company’s thought-leadership through management and delivery of events.

Supporting with parliamentary and political engagement, including briefing colleagues ahead of meetings or inquiry sessions.

Supporting with the delivery of the associations own thought-leadership events and events sponsored by the associations corporate partners. This will involve taking on a leading role in the design of events from start-to-finish to ensure they deliver on clear objectives, bring together the right stakeholders, and deliver tangible policy outcomes for the association.

Attending sector events to network and pick up important intelligence.

Working closely with the associations members to understand their challenges and own political priorities and using these to inform the associations external activities.

Developing briefing papers on matters related to the associations community.

Maintaining the associations stakeholder map and ensuring the association meets the right stakeholders at the right time.

Provide parliamentary and political intelligence to the entire team, including the associations Chief Executive, to help inform the associations messaging and positioning

Person Specification

2+ years’ experience working in a political environment and with experience of delivering high-quality events.

Experience of working with trade association/ membership bodies desirable but not essential.

Experience of working within a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.

Knowledge of parliamentary and public affairs.

Ability to write clearly.

Ability to manage multiple streams of work and associated deadlines.

Proficient in IT usage and applications

To apply to this role please send your CV

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore 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.