Our client believe that people are part of nature and that a healthy, wildlife-rich world is the foundation of their wellbeing and prosperity. They have a mission to secure Living Landscapes and Living Seas and to inspire society to value and act for nature.

The coming months will be an exciting time as significant environmental legislation passes through parliament as the UK leaves the EU. It is a time when they have a unique opportunity to shape future environmental protections post-Brexit. As such, they are currently looking for a Public Affairs Officer to join their Public Affairs Team to help build support within the business for their position on Brexit to ensure that their environmental legislation is not weakened after they leave the EU. You will help develop relationships with key influencers at Westminster during the Brexit process and ensure that you support the effective promotion of their policies on priority issues and campaigns.

Experience of and a proven track record of working with MPs, Ministers and MEP’s is advantageous, as is experience of supporting successful advocacy campaigns and fronting policies and programmes. You will have an understanding of the legislative process and parliamentary procedures and an understanding of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation.

They are a grassroots movement of 800,000 members, 43,000 volunteers and 2,800 staff across the UK dedicated to their vision and driven by their beliefs. There are 36 offices in England, four in Wales and Trusts for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Alderney and the Isle of Man. 

They are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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