The Public Affairs and Policy Officer will primarily support the development of the ukactive External Affairs strategy through the delivery of an effective public affairs function, stakeholder management and support of the organisations growing consultancy service.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting a programme of Parliamentary activity:

• Monitor government policies, laws and regulations that could adversely affect the organisation or sector
• Contribute to policy briefings and consultation responses
• Plan, develop and execute ukactive’s policy and parliamentary work

Contribute to the wider work of the ukactive External Affairs team:

• Support campaigns and policy initiatives that support new and existing communications, public affairs and research programmes.
• Support in the drafting of press releases, policy papers, consultation responses, briefing materials, fact sheets and external presentations.
• Support the delivery and management of external events including set piece events, policy roundtables and a themed series of focus groups.

Support the growth of the ukactive Consultancy Service:

• Support in the provision of business development, policy and communications advice to clients.
• Establish and nurture a strong working relationship with client representatives and develop an understanding of clients' commercial and policy objectives.
• Support in the delivery of client work plans that meet their expectations and objectives.

Skills and Knowledge:

• The post-holder may be a generalist but desirable experience includes demonstrable knowledge of ukactive key policy areas such as public heath, commissioning and sports policy and an understanding of the activity, fitness and leisure sector.
• Experience in working with clients preferably through a client facing role.
• Experience in organising and managing events
• Strong understanding of parliamentary processes and working in public affairs environment. Demonstrable experience in influencing policy positions is desirable.
• Strong communications skills with a commercial ability to generate additional business.
• Strong written skills including experience in writing briefing papers and reports.
• Strong organisational skills including ability to multi-task, plan and work to timetables.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable, friendly manner.