Senior Public Affairs Officer

London Borough of Camden; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organisation is looking for a Senior Public Affairs Officer to lead public affairs strategies that support Camden's priorities. The role involves close collaboration with senior leadership to engage stakeholders effectively. Candidates should have substantial experience in public affairs, a deep understanding of political processes, and excellent communication skills. This position requires strategic planning and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Located in the City of London.

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national political processes.
• Proven ability to produce public affairs strategies for high-profile organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop public affairs strategies supporting Camden's priorities.
• Work with senior leadership to promote awareness across stakeholder groups.
• Coordinate across the Council's strategy team and Cabinet Office.

Skills

Public affairs landscape knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Job description

Senior Public Affairs Officer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Public Affairs Officer to support the Council's public affairs work across key priority policy areas for the Council - including the local government financial challenge, HS2, housing policy, environmental policy and other issues that will support the objectives of our We Make Camden strategic plan.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will work closely with senior leadership, including the Leader of the Council, Cabinet Members and officers, to lead a well-planned public affairs strategy that builds awareness and support for Camden's priorities across a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• This post will work across the Council's strategy team and Cabinet Office.

Qualifications

• Experience of the public affairs landscape, Parliamentary processes, stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of local, regional and national political processes, timetables for key events and main stakeholders and their roles.
• Experience of producing public affairs strategies/plans to meet the needs of a high-profile organisation.
• Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic planning and resource management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse audiences and work under pressure, whilst maintaining strong attention to detail.