Public Affairs Manager (Scotland)

Gun Trade Association Ltd.; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Weekend and out-of-hours work

Salary: Circa £40,000

Job summary

BASC in Scotland is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to support the Director of Scotland and the Scotland team, educating policymakers and stakeholders about shooting sports.

The role focuses on managing political engagement, developing strategic relationships, and promoting BASC's initiatives across Scotland, with flexible location and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (preferable).
• Experience in political affairs and public policy engagement.
• Experience in project management, budgets and timelines.
• Knowledge of legislative processes related to shooting and conservation.
• Proficiency in AI tools for communication, data analysis, and media monitoring.
• Knowledge and experience in countryside management, gamekeeping, and biodiversity conservation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with political figures and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work weekends and out-of-hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Educate and inform policymakers, politicians, and stakeholders about shooting sports.
• Manage political engagement activities.
• Develop strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Promote BASC’s initiatives in Scotland.

Skills

Political affairs

Policy engagement

Strategic relationships

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Education

Degree educated

Tools

AI tools

Data analysis tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Flexible, core hours 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

BASC Working hours

Flexible, core hours 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

Location

Scotland (flexible location, with travel as required)

Salary

Circa £40,000

BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation)

Company information:

BASC is a leading organisation dedicated to promoting and safeguarding sustainable shooting and countryside conservation in the UK. With offices across the UK, BASC works closely with members, policymakers, and stakeholders to advocate for the shooting sports and support rural communities.

Position being recruited:

Public Affairs Manager (Scotland)

Description of role:

The Public Affairs Manager will support the Director of Scotland and the Scotland team to educate and inform policymakers, politicians, and stakeholders about shooting sports. The role involves managing political engagement activities, developing strategic relationships with stakeholders, and promoting BASC’s initiatives in Scotland.

Place of work:

Flexible location with travel required as necessary.

Required qualifications:

• Degree educated (preferable).
• Demonstrable experience in political affairs and public policy engagement.
• Experience in project management, adhering to budgets and timelines.
• Knowledge of legislative processes related to shooting and conservation.
• Proficiency in AI tools for communication, data analysis, and media monitoring.
• Knowledge and experience in countryside management, gamekeeping, and biodiversity conservation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with political figures and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work weekends and out-of-hours as required.

Benefits:

• Salary: Circa £40,000
• Flexible working hours with core hours between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities for weekend and out-of-hours work to support member engagement.

Contact information:

www.basc.org.uk