Our client is a leading professional association within the education sector. They are seeking an Interim Manager of Public Affairs and External Relations to join the organisation ASAP for 6-8 months, with responsibility for leading parliamentary and policy relations with a range of stakeholders including Ministers, MPs and peers as well as business organisations, think tanks and sector bodies with whom they share common interests. This role will report to the Interim Head of Public Affairs and External Relations.

The organisation is influential in the further education sector through their work in parliament on behalf of their members. They also work with a wide range of other influential bodies in order to promote the interests of education providers and their students. Good partnership working extends their impact and helps develop the policy and funding environment in which education providers can flourish.

They are ideally looking for someone with knowledge of legislative process and parliamentary business combined with proven experience of successful networking, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build effective and sustainable partnerships to achieve shared aims. A self-starter, the ideal candidate will be skilled in presenting and will communicate effectively, with the ability to prioritise and manage their own workload.

They are looking for someone who demonstrates a high level of integrity, enthusiasm, and has demonstrable management skills. If you are looking for a new challenge in your career and you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, then please apply via the link provided.

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