Public Affairs Executive

Shanghai VIM Industrial Design Co., Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Public Affairs Executive to enhance its reputation in health and wellness. This hybrid role involves shaping public policy, managing key relationships, and influencing agendas across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, monitor government activities, and create impactful policy communications. Join a passionate team dedicated to inclusivity and well-being, and enjoy significant employee benefits while making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

25% Employee Discount

Pension Company Contribution

Exclusive Retailer Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public affairs or government relations.
• Strong relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development of strategic public affairs plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Monitor legislation and create insightful policy publications.

Skills

Public Affairs

Government Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Trade Associations

Project Management

Job description

Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.

The Role

Shape Policy. Build Influence. Drive Impact.

At Holland & Barrett, we're shaping the future of health and wellness. As a Public Affairs Executive, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our reputation, managing key relationships, and influencing policy agendas across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of strategic public affairs plans to position H&B as a leader in health and wellness.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, trade organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor government legislation, parliamentary records, and horizon-scan for key updates and opportunities.
• Create policy publications, including briefs and blogs, delivering insightful content for target audiences.
• Represent H&B at events, forums, and meetings to enhance visibility and communicate corporate priorities.
• Support crisis communications, ensuring brand alignment and transparency with external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on public affairs and stakeholder engagement to internal teams.

Location: This is a hybrid role with requirements to be in either our London or Nuneaton hub at least twice a week.

The Person

• Proven experience in public affairs or government relations.
• Strong relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders and political contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in navigating government institutions, news flow, and parliamentary processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with exceptional organizational skills.
• Knowledge of trade associations, including social media and website engagement.
• Experience in the health and wellness, retail, or a related industry is desirable.

What we offer:

Our Benefits for this role include, but are not limited to:

• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Pension company contribution
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• And many more!

We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.