LOCATION: LONDON
SALARY: £48,500
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage Electrical Safety First's public affairs work programme at Westminster, strategically shaping legislation and election manifestos to amplify our voice during the run up to elections,
- Deliver a varied calendar of virtual and in-person public affairs events, cultivating impactful engagement with key stakeholders.
- Develop and execute a contact strategy, facilitating meetings with MPs and Peers
- Formulate briefings and attend meetings with policymakers, ensuring persuasive representation.
- Manage our presence at national party conferences, projecting Electrical Safety First's stance effectively.
- Boost impact via our secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Online and Home Electrical Safety, amplifying political engagement and policy advocacy.
- Collaborate closely with the Research and Policy Manager, synchronising policy development with Westminster opportunities.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on the outcomes of our public affairs activities, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
- Manage the Westminster team, optimising resources, fostering effective communication, and supporting well-being.
- Line management of the Public Affairs and Policy Advisor, providing guidance and mentorship for their professional growth.
Key skills and experience:
- Significant public affairs and political influencing experience at Westminster.
- Experience in political campaigning and influencing of political targets and audiences.
- Experience in line management and effective supervision.
- Adept at organising high-level political and parliamentary events.
- Significant expertise in comprehending and shaping the political landscape at Westminster.
- Track record of building and maintaining influential networks with political stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously and make well-founded decisions supported by evidence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities, enabling effective influence across all levels internally and externally.
How to apply
Apply via the recruitment portal.