Senior Public Affairs Lead – Science & Policy Influence

The Royal Society; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Society is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager to join the Public Affairs team in London. Working with the Head of Public Affairs, you will shape policy communications, develop strategies, and engage decision-makers to raise the Society's profile and influence.

You will lead projects, manage the Public Affairs Manager and Coordinator, coordinate content for political channels, and prepare briefings and responses.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
• 3–5 years' experience in policy, parliament or public affairs.
• Good understanding of the workings of the UK Parliament and government, including legislative process, select committees and Whitehall policymaking.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including drafting briefings and consultation responses.
• A proven interest in science, innovation, technology and education policy issues and how they fit the political/economic landscape.
• Politically astute.
• Effective interaction with people at all levels of seniority and ability to liaise with colleagues and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Public Affairs to implement the Society's public affairs strategy for maximum exposure and influence among policy makers and influencers.
• Identify opportunities and develop strategies to communicate priority messages to decision-makers.
• Lead and deliver projects and long-term influencing programmes, including events, networks and evidence base expansion.
• Coordinate responses and tailored briefings to emerging opportunities and consultations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key political contacts and represent the Society in meetings and correspondence.
• Advise senior staff on public affairs aspects of their work and oversee the Public Affairs team.
• Coordinate tailored content for political channels (blog, social media) to communicate activity.
• Produce an annual report evaluating the quality and impact of public affairs activity.

Skills

Degree in a relevant field

Policy, parliament or public affairs

UK Parliament/government understanding

Exceptional written and spoken English

Interest in science/innovation/educ

Politically astute

People management experience

Education

Degree standard or equivalent

Job description

The Royal Society is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager to join the Public Affairs team in London. Working with the Head of Public Affairs, you will shape policy communications, develop strategies, and engage decision-makers to raise the Society's profile and influence.

You will lead projects, manage the Public Affairs Manager and Coordinator, coordinate content for political channels, and prepare briefings and responses.