A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a Public Affairs Executive to join the UK’s leading retail trade association! This is a great time to join a dynamic and diverse industry that is going through some big changes. The association’s purpose is to make a positive difference to the industry and the consumers it serves, today and in the future. This means ensuring that the industry thrives through this period of change and it is a positive reinvention. The successful candidate will be a junior Public Affairs or Communications professional looking to support the team through this exciting period!

Responsibilities:
• To assist in the planning and delivery of integrated campaigns
• Engaging political stakeholders
• To deliver legislative and political advocacy
• To raise the association’s profile
• To develop and deliver a proactive political contact programme

Requirements:
• Ideally two years’ experience of working in the UK Parliament, public affairs or a related role
• Interest in and awareness of current UK business policy areas
• Excellent knowledge of the workings of the UK Parliament
• Confident communicator with experience of developing and maintaining relationships with people in positions of authority