Key Responsibilities:

• To work with the Public Affairs and Policy Manager to develop and deliver public affairs and policy campaigns and associated objectives on time.
• To monitor the political landscape providing regular and ad hoc updates on issues relating to the industry and advice on follow up actions.
• To liaise and engage with members as well as with key stakeholders including Ministers, MPs and NGOs.
• To support efforts to enhance the company and member's position in the devolved nations.
• Supporting the Public Affairs and Policy Manager in identifying and providing industry opinion for Government lobbying and the wider membership on developing policy matters.
• In collaboration with the Communications team identify opportunities for media comment and produce impactful policy materials and messaging through a range of communications channels, including social media.
• Compiling and regularly updating an issues risk register, and mapping and updating stakeholder groups for particular campaigns and issues.
• To manage the day to day aspects of the political and policy monitoring service, advising the Policy & Communications team and wider organisation of issues of interest.

Candidate Specification:

• Demonstrable experience in public affairs and policy, having worked in either Parliament, trade association, Government, campaign organisation, PR/public affairs agency or similar.
• Excellent critical thinking ability, with a pro-active, can-do attitude.
• Strong research, analytical and drafting skills, being able to digest complex information into key salient points.
• An awareness of political issues and consequences.
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills.
• An eye for detail with the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure.
• Professional and accountable whilst being process driven.
• IT Literate with demonstrable knowledge of MS Office including Outlook.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant field.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Be prepared to travel, particularly to Scotland, as necessary.

If you believe, you have the passion and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, please contact Kathy at the Oxford Branch. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you do not hear back within five working days, unfortunately you have not been successful with your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.