The organisation
This is a Times Top 100 employer who works on issues ranging from ensuring job market accessibility for females to industry regulation and safety in the workplace.

The role
As the Public Affairs Executive, you will lead the delivery of the public affairs strategy and be the representative at external meetings. In this role you will have lots of exposure to the CEO and you will provide policy briefings. As the representative you will attend meetings with relevant Government departments such as BEIS and DCLG and events – including APPG meetings and party conferences. You will support political campaigns, undertake research and promote key messages to both supporters and policymakers via social media.

The candidate

• Sound knowledge of the mechanics of policymaking across Government, Parliament and the devolved nations
• Experience working for an MP or in a public affairs team (in-house or agency)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical approach to communications, research and policy development
• Keen interest in current affairs

See http://birchwoodknight.co.uk/jobs/public-affairs-exectuive.