Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive

Location: London / Birmingham Application Deadline: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Salary Range: Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time Organisational Context The British Tourist Authority (BTA) is the national tourism agency, and a non-departmental public body funded by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and trades under the name of VisitBritain/VisitEngland (VB/VE). We are a global organisation with a diverse culture and over 280 employees based across 16 different countries. Our purpose is to drive a thriving tourism industry, creating economic prosperity across Britain. VisitBritain, as the official tourist board for England, Scotland, and Wales, is responsible for marketing Great Britain worldwide to prospective travellers. VisitEngland (VE) plays a unique role in developing English tourism through supporting business growth and informing industry with statutory research and insights, and engagement activities through events and communications. VB/VE also plays a unique role in building England’s tourism product, raising Britain’s profile worldwide, increasing the volume and value of tourism exports and developing Britain’s visitor economy. Serving as the national tourism board, VisitBritain is responsible for targeting international visitors to boost overseas visits and spend in the UK. Our organisational values have been collaboratively crafted with colleagues across various divisions and geographical locations. They give us a fresh sense of direction and inspire us to drive transformative change within our organisation. As one global team, we work together with Passion, in Partnership and at Pace: with Passion – fuelled by our enthusiasm and positivity to deliver excellent results. in Partnership – empowered to work with partners towards a greater aim beyond our own. at Pace – delivering innovation through agility, boldness, and bravery to take calculated risk. Main Purpose of the Role The Tourism Affairs team manages political relationships for the organisation, working closely with civil servants and MPs to promote the political status of tourism policy and to demonstrate the value of the BTA and its activity. Joining a team of four, covering both policy and public affairs activity, the successful candidate will be required to work across policy and public affairs duties, working on large projects such as Select Committee responses and parliamentary events. There will also be a requirement to support on MP meetings, briefings, and communications and lead on the monitoring of political activity relevant to the organisation and its objectives. They’ll get the opportunity to work on a wide range of policy issues including devolution, short term lets registration, and UK border entry requirements. Why Join Us Flexible Working – We work to make flexibility a reality, and welcome conversations of flexible working from day one. Annual Leave – You will get 25 days annual leave when you join, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service plus you will get an additional 2.5 ‘Privilege Days’ each year. Generous Pension – We have a defined contribution pension scheme with a maximum employer contribution of 11% of the annual salary. Enhanced Parental and Family Leave Policies. Commitment to Learning – We are committed to developing and supporting learning, and we have a wide internal L&D offer, with on the job learning opportunities, mentoring schemes, and formal training. We dedicate and provide a minimum of 5 days a year for employees to focus on their own learning. Bicycle Scheme loans. Eye Care Voucher. Staff discounts on VisitBritain Shops. Important Information In order to apply for this vacancy, you must complete the personal statement section of the application form highlighting how you meet the criteria stipulated in the job description and person specification and submit it. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@visitbritain.org. The application window will close at 23:55 (UK Time) on 12 December 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr