At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive public affairs strategy and enhance the university's influence with key stakeholders.
- Company: Queen's University Belfast, a prestigious institution with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of public engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public policy and engage with influential figures.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience, plus 3 years in Public Affairs.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The post-holder will report to the Public Affairs Manager and will work within the public affairs team, as well as collaboratively working with colleagues across the Governance, External Affairs and Registrar (GEAR) Section. The post-holder will play a key role in delivering Queen's University Belfast's public affairs and political engagement strategy, maintaining and enhancing the University's reputation, profile, and influence with political representatives, policymakers, and stakeholders across Northern Ireland, the UK, Ireland, and, where relevant, the EU and internationally. This post is full time (37.5 hours per week) and is subject to the University's current hybrid working policy.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree or equivalent qualification or substantial relevant professional experience.
- Minimum of 3 years' recent relevant professional experience (within last 6 years) in a Public Affairs role, including evidence of:
- Liaison with the political and policy environment.
- Use of media relations.
- Producing publications, print and digital.
- Organisation of high profile events and visits.
- Proven experience of identifying and managing opportunities to enhance organisational profile and reputation and of building purposeful relationships locally and nationally.
- Demonstrable evidence/experience of successfully introducing and implementing new ideas and initiatives that drive a public affairs function forward to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Excellent IT skills including advanced use of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Demonstrable knowledge of workings of governments, assemblies and parliaments.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including ability to quickly draft briefing documents on complex subject matter, confidence in giving presentations and the ability to quickly and effectively engage a range of audiences and meet tight deadlines.
- Evidence of well-developed networking skills, both internally and externally, and ability to give advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, build relationships and manage expectations.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.
Public Affairs Officer (Maternity Cover 12 months) TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: Queens University
Queen's University Belfast is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the public affairs team. With a strong commitment to employee development, the university provides numerous growth opportunities and supports a healthy work-life balance through its hybrid working policy. Located in the vibrant city of Belfast, employees benefit from a rich cultural scene and the chance to engage with influential political and policy stakeholders, making this role both meaningful and rewarding.
