Interel is a fast-growing international public affairs agency with a roster of blue chip clients. With offices in seven locations and specialist partners covering more than 60 markets around the world, we combine global reach with local expertise to deliver outstanding results for our clients, wherever they operate.

Our strength lies in helping businesses and associations achieve their objectives through proactive engagement with a broad spectrum of stakeholders at all levels of influence, from politicians to grassroots campaigners.

We are recruiting for a Public Affairs Executive to join our UK team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the provision of political monitoring and intelligence, helping to devise and implement stakeholder engagement programmes for clients, undertaking policy research and organising receptions and events. In addition, they will develop good relationships with parliamentary and departmental contacts, contribute to the development of new business initiatives and provide support with administrative functions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a demonstrable interest in politics to begin a career in public affairs.

Person requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK’s political, policy and legislative processes.
• Demonstrable interest or active involvement in politics or current affairs.
• Ability to become proficient in new subject areas, and move from issue to issue.
• Good organisation and time management skills, able to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines.
• A confident communicator, with the ability to understand and grasp detail.
• The ability to work well and co-operatively in a small team.
• The ability to contribute, as appropriate, to new business initiatives.
• A flexible attitude and enthusiastic approach, to be able to work in a variety of different roles and contexts.

We offer the opportunity to work with dynamic and exciting clients, a discretionary bonus scheme, pension contributions, employee life insurance, and a sports and cultural allowance.