Policy, Public Affairs and Communications Officer - Welwyn Garden City
Location
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
We’ve partnered with a leading non-for-profit whose mission is to provide education and training to thousands of people each year, to give them skills to help them in their everyday lives.
Day to day, you would be responsible for…
- Stay updated on political announcements and disseminate this information throughout the organisation to help it grasp the implications for the charity, and its members.
- Collaborate with the public relations team to craft compelling narratives that showcase the charity's work to external audiences.
- Participate in external meetings with government officials to bolster the organisations overarching strategy of enhancing its external visibility and influence.
- Articulate the organisations viewpoints to Members of Parliament in Westminster and across devolved regions, including providing briefings for political debates.
- Develop potent and results-oriented policy campaigns, working closely with members of the marketing team and utilising external communication channels for maximum impact.
- Partner with external agencies for research projects aimed at understanding the perspectives of members.
- Serve as an authoritative spokesperson, representing the organisation to the media, or assist in crafting statements for media outlets (training can be arranged if needed).
About You – Policy, Public Affairs and Communications Officer
- Demonstrate a track record in policy and public affairs, showcasing instances where your experience has directly contributed to policy changes through effective advocacy and campaigning.
- Possess a firm grasp of the inner workings of both the Government and Parliament, including their processes and dynamics.
- Showcase experience in collaborating with stakeholders and establishing strong external relationships that are vital for the organisation's objectives.
- While prior experience in media relations is advantageous, it is not essential as training can be offered to fill any gaps in this area.
T&C’s
Due to the location of their office, this role is commutable from Letchworth, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Hitchin, Hatfield, Hertford, St Albans, Harpenden, Luton, Hemel Hempstead and most parts of Hertfordshire.
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Salary
£40k per annum
