Public Affairs Officer

University of the Built Environment; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Reading is seeking a Public Affairs Officer to coordinate engagement activities and enhance stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will hold a degree and have experience in public affairs and event organization. This role emphasizes employee engagement and contributes to creating a positive impact in the built environment sector. Competitive employee benefits include flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting policy, public affairs, or influencing activities within an organisation.
• Experience in supporting or co‑ordinating events, workshops, or stakeholder engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the University's public affairs and influencing activities.
• Plan and deliver engagement activities and events that showcase expertise.
• Provide public affairs expertise and advice across the University.

Skills

Policy support

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key role in the University's public affairs and stakeholder engagement work, helping to shape the built environment and higher education sector through effective engagement, education and collaboration. As the Public Affairs Officer, you will assist in planning and coordinating engagement activities and events, to support the delivery of our influencing strategy. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA) - a newly established initiative seeking to support future skills in the built environment. You will be integral in engaging with stakeholders and enabling collaboration, making a meaningful contribution to creating a better built environment. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the University's public affairs and influencing activities, including coordination of the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA)
• Plan and deliver engagement activities and events that showcase our expertise, promote collaboration, and contribute to positive sector change
• Provide related public affairs expertise and advice across the University, participating in cross‑organisational events and initiatives to align efforts and share insights

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification
• Experience in supporting policy, public affairs, or influencing activities within an organisation
• Experience in supporting or co‑ordinating events, workshops, or stakeholder engagement activities

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long‑standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work‑life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.