Public Affairs Officer

The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in external affairs is seeking a candidate with an interest in the UK’s political environment. The role involves engaging with political stakeholders, distilling complex information into clear communications, and supporting events. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the UK Parliament or public affairs.
• Ability to distil complex information into clear formats.
• Experience with political stakeholders is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Engage with political stakeholders and build relationships.
• Organise and support events.
• Communicate information clearly through various formats.

Skills

Understanding of UK's political environment

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We’re looking for someone with an interest in and understanding of the UK’s political environment, with good insight into the workings of the UK Government and Westminster parliamentary procedure. You’ll have an understanding of the role of BHF and other medical research charities in general, or a broader awareness of the UK’s research environment.

You’ll have some experience of working in the UK Parliament or within a public affairs in-house team or consultancy, and have excellent communication skills.Previous engagement with political stakeholders will be helpful, but we also welcome those who are keen to build these relationships.

We’re looking for someone who can understand and distil sometimes complex information, simply and clearly in a range of formats – letters, briefings, social media posts – for a range of audiences. Strong organisational skills are also important, and any experience helping to organise or support events would be useful.

This is an opportunity to make a profound impact for our patients, their families, and our supporters.