Public Affairs Consultant

hireful; London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in London is seeking a Public Affairs Consultant to enhance student advocacy initiatives. This role involves relationship building and lobbying activities to empower students in Westminster. Applicants should have experience in public affairs or campaigning. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Employee wellbeing support

Paid volunteering days

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs or campaigning.
• Ability to work on lobbying activities.
• Skills in research and representing student interests.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships to enhance student lobbying efforts.
• Support student leaders in various initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders in Westminster.

Skills

Relationship building

Lobbying

Research

Influencing

Representation

Job description

Location: London with options for flexible/hybrid working
Contracttype: Permanent
Hours: 35.00
Salary: £35,494

Do you want to make change in the world?
Do you like to be creatively and intellectually challenged?
Do you love working with students, apprentices and young people?
Do you see education as a transformative force for individuals and society?

If you answered ‘Yes!’ then they'd love to hear from you.

Who they are

They're one of the world’s largest student movements. Together with their 450 member students’ unions and 7 million students and apprentices, our client is fighting to make education, and the world, better. They believe that education should be accessible and enjoyable for all – and their community of students, educators, activists and advocates are determined to make it happen.

Who you are

They're looking for a Public Affairs Consultant dedicated to building strong relationships and delivering lobbying activity that make students more powerful in Westminster. You might have previously worked as a Public Affairs Assistant in a membership, education or campaigning organisation, you might have experience working in an MP’s office or on the campaign trail and be looking for your next move, or you might have honed your representation, research and influencing skills in a students' union.

They're a small team with huge ambition and student leadership right at the centre. You might be supporting their officers to appear in front of a Select Committee one day, then using your relationships to secure a set of lobbying meetings another day. You might be welcoming 50 student leaders to Westminster to speak to their APPG and rounding off your week supporting a students' union with their own campaigns. If you think this sounds exciting and you're keen to be constantly learning new things and approaches, then this is the role for you.

Why apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and a great benefits package:

• 27 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and sick pay
• Employee wellbeing support
• Paid Volunteering Days
• Other Benefits available: Company Pension Scheme, Free Flu vaccinations, Free Eye Test vouchers, Employee Assistance Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts, Childcare Allowance, Health Cash Plan

They see anti-oppression as central to their mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in their society. They're trans inclusive without exception and they welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

They recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the non-profit sector and beyond. They are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of their staff team, and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell them that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

This is a full-time permanent post based at their London office, with options for flexible and hybrid working.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th August 2025 (23:59)
If you’re successfully shortlisted, they'll see you at an interview on Monday 1st September 2025

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