Reference: 65648
Date Added: 19 April 2018
Closing Date: 26 April 2018
Job Title: Parliamentary Engagement Officer
Working For: a client of Michael page
Location: London
Salary: £40,000 pro rata (7 month FTC)
Length of Contract:
Job Details
The successful candidate will be responsible for influencing decision makers at all levels of government on matters of particular significance to our Client. The successful candidate will assist with the management and oversight of a small team.
You will be responsible for:
- Line management
- Deputising for the Team Leader
- Assessing and advising the organisation as to which would be the most important political figures to engage with in order to influence public policy.
- Manage conflicting advocacy priorities within the organisations’ objectives
- Advising on situations which might put our Client’s reputation at risk
- Horizon Scanning
- Researching, interpreting, organising and presenting information to support and inform the work of staff in the organisation
- Keeping under review the work of the Houses of Commons and Lords, Parliamentary Committees, government departments and other organisations
- Producing succinct, readable briefing papers to inform senior colleagues regarding parliamentary issues, and which summarise our Client’s position on these issues.
Essential skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Line management experience
- Ability to communicate confidently with decision makers, NGOs, churches and other external stakeholders
- Good working knowledge of parliamentary and political processes and procedures
- Ability to take complex issues and to present them succinctly and accessibly, both orally and in writing
- Experience of managing remote workers
For more info: https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/job-detail/parliamentary-engagement-officer-7mth-ftc/ref/13914212
Closing Date: 26 April 2018
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as desirable candidates are identified. An appointment may be made before the closing date.
Ideally, candidates will be immediately available.
Application Details
To apply, please send a copy of your CV to Sarah Smith sarahsmith@michaelpage.com. For more information, please call 020 7269 2484.
Due to the high volume of applicants expected, we regretfully might not be able to reply to all applications. If you have not heard within 7 days, we're afraid to say that you have not been shortlisted for the role.
Website: https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/