Policy Officer jobs in United Kingdom

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Location: Southwark, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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02.05.2025

16.06.2025

Category: Marketing & Communications

Location: 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00

Salary: £192.13

The Policy & Public Affairs team, within Strategy & Impact, works to understand and influence external policy and practice impacting residents and the delivery of commitments. It aims to build the Council’s influence and ensure Southwark’s needs are understood by decision-makers.

The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer will develop and deliver influencing strategies on Southwark’s public affairs priorities, oversee specific policy areas, advise politicians and officers, and work with colleagues to deploy various public affairs approaches such as events, engagement, media promotion, and alliance building.
This is a full-time position with ideally 3 days in the office, but some flexibility can be considered for the right candidate.

Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Good understanding of UK politics and issues relevant to local government and Southwark Council.
- Knowledge of campaign and public affairs strategies.
- Understanding of parliamentary and government decision-making processes.

Experience:
- Building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Writing persuasive outputs for diverse audiences.
- Researching complex policies and preparing briefings.
- Coordinating events and meetings with senior stakeholders.
- Developing political engagement and communication strategies.

Skills & Competencies:
- Confidence working with senior colleagues and politicians.
- Ability to work collaboratively with partners locally and nationally.
- Prioritization, initiative, and independence.
- Persuasive and concise writing on complex topics.