At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive impactful public affairs campaigns and engage with decision-makers in Westminster.
- Company: Join a dynamic council focused on community priorities and advocacy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on strategic communications.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community by influencing government decisions.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for public affairs.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
We're on the lookout for a new Public Affairs Officer, to help drive forward a major priority lobbying campaign relating to one of our core priorities. The role involves:
- Getting the issues that matter most to local people heard by decision-makers in Westminster.
- Delivering creative public affairs campaigns that help us achieve our key missions.
- Helping manage high-profile ministerial visits to Islington.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders, to help advance our public affairs goals.
- Identifying opportunities for the council to meaningfully influence Government consultations and inquiries.
- To support the delivery of the wider communications service's objectives, giving advice and support on public affairs for major campaigns.
The postholder will have lead responsibility and accountability for the following:
- Plan and deliver public affairs campaigns for the council, tied to communications priorities and council objectives.
- Identifying legislative and campaign priorities, tracking Government and other policy development and overseeing the coordination of the council's responses to issues and strategic engagement with MPs.
- Update and operate a public affairs and policy tracking system, monitoring legislative business and coordinating effective council responses to new legislation, government consultations and Select Committee inquiries with services.
- Provide advice on public affairs issues to senior officers and councillors.
- Working with the Digital Communications and Engagement Manager, provide content for social media channels, email marketing, website and instant messaging, as part of integrated campaigns.
- Contribute towards council print publications, and their associated digital channels.
- Be an advocate for strategic communications within the council, demonstrating the importance of planned and targeted communications and corporate grip on issues.
- Ensure public affairs work is driven by research, data and insight, and is culturally competent for Islington's communities.
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