We are seeking an exceptional Senior Public Affairs Officer to play a leading role within CILEX’s Public Affairs team. You will be able to deliver high impact public affairs and parliamentary initiatives.

Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of the Public Affairs programme and leading public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity
• Working with the Head of Public Affairs to ensure that CILEX’s public affairs thinking is balanced and informed by the public interest, CILEX member and stakeholder views
• Undertaking background research and drafting briefings for internal senior staff
• Preparing letters, briefings, parliamentary questions, debate scripts, and other relevant parliamentary materials 
• Leading and supporting the provision of regular updates on parliamentary and political activity of relevance to CILEX
• Identifying and influencing relevant legislation and guidance
• Providing guidance and working with colleagues on high-profile CILEx events for key stakeholders, including speech writing, and sourcing speakers
• Building effective external relationships with key influencers in the legal, educational and diversity sectors, community leaders, MPs, Peers and policy leads
• Providing clear communications and messaging to key stakeholders
• Maintaining relevant records and databases of stakeholder engagement for use in campaigns

Person Specification

• A levels/ equivalent qualification or relevant professional experiences which demonstrate equivalent academic skills
• A strong interest in, and enthusiasm for politics
• Substantial experience of working in an influencing role in parliament or a public affairs role
• A network of contacts developed through public affairs experience
• Proven experience to produce persuasive written and oral communications
• Experience of managing a complex programme of work in a changing environment
• A detailed knowledge of parliamentary processes and procedures

Skills and Attributes

• A can-do attitude and passion for public affairs
• The ability to work as a team player who thrives on working with other people and independently
• Respect and understanding of a range of people irrespective of their race, disability, gender, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation and how they contribute to the success of the organisation