Job Description
Our client is looking for a Public Affairs Officer to help put its new three-year public affairs strategy into action.
Public Affairs Officer
Salary: £32,034 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Location: Birmingham B5 Office, Hybrid
About The Employer
This organisation is the national body of a federated charity, that supports, champions and represents the work of its affiliated Trusts across the country.
This includes building national relationships with funders and policymakers, securing resources to support local delivery and acting as a managing agent for programmes and contracts delivered by the employer and other partners.
The organisation takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.
They support local communities and businesses to build capacity and resilience as this is vital if they are to tackle hardship, achieve a just transition to net-zero and help nature recover in a way that reduces inequality and leads to better work and healthier, happier lives.
About the Role
This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening this organisation’s political visibility, building relationships with key stakeholders, and supporting the federation to make a clear and compelling case for place-based environmental and social action.
Working with the Head of Policy & Communications, the postholder will map and engage national, regional and devolved political stakeholders; maintain intelligence on policy developments and opportunities; and help the local affiliated charitable trusts to prepare for and follow up political engagement. The role will also support the development of briefings, correspondence, stakeholder materials and core messages that explain this organisation’s role and impact.
About You
They are looking for someone with a genuine enthusiasm for politics, strong written communication skills and the judgement to understand what matters, what will land and how relationships are built over time. You will be organised, self-motivated and comfortable working with senior colleagues and external stakeholders across government, combined authorities, civil society and the wider policy landscape.
Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026
Interview Details: Week commencing 16 November - Birmingham office.
Interested?
To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.
This employer values diversity and flexibility in their workforce as they think it gives them access to a wider range of skills. They therefore strive to be an equal opportunities employer.
Where appropriate, they ask their workers to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (Criminal Records Bureau) check.
No agencies please.
Public Affairs Officer in Birmingham employer: CHM
This children's charity, with over 60 years of impactful work, is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Located in the vibrant London Fields area, the organisation offers a flexible working environment, generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about driving positive change for children and young people.
