NHBC has an exciting opportunity for a Government & Policy Advisor to join the team based in London.

NHBC (National House-Building Council) the leading warranty and insurance provider and standard setter for UK house-building, are looking for a talented policy and public affairs specialist to help deliver an effective external affairs strategy.

The successful candidate will:

- Monitor policy developments across the UK and EU and communicate relevant developments internally
- Support in the development of policy positions, including drafting consultation responses
- Help to plan and deliver aspects of relevant events including high level roundtables
- Represent the organisation at appropriate networking events and meetings in Westminster, Brussels and the devolved nations
- Support a programme of site visits for high profile stakeholders
- Compile our unique quarterly statistics for external audiences
- Engage political audiences through the use of social media platforms
- Support in forging strong working relationships with colleagues across the UK
- Manage internal stakeholder databases
- Draft copy for internal communications

About you

With excellent political awareness and the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to senior colleagues and stakeholders, as our Government & Policy Advisor you will play an important role in delivering NHBC’s busy external affairs programme.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has excellent working knowledge of Parliamentary procedures and Whitehall departments
- Produces first-class writing including clear and concise briefings for internal and external audiences
- Has proven experience of advising and supporting senior colleagues
- Makes sound and evidence-based judgment calls
- Is extremely well-organised and pays keen attention to detail
- Can work autonomously and has a positive, can-do attitude
- Is educated to degree level or equivalent

Knowledge of housing issues is desirable but not essential.

This role is supported by an attractive package of benefits including a travel loan scheme and opportunities to access training and development, as well as the chance to work in our highly respected corporate and external affairs team.