Job Description: Help turn the issues that matter to Prospect’s members into political influence. As Political Officer in our Communications team, you will identify opportunities to influence policy and legislation, build relationships with political stakeholders and lead the delivery of our political events programme, including at party conferences. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Political Advocacy and working closely with the Senior Political Officer, you will help deliver our public affairs and parliamentary work. You will bring experience in a parliamentary or public affairs role and an interest in championing our members’ issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Work alongside senior managers, sectors, officers and branches to influence policy, legislation and the work of Parliament and devolved institutions.
Monitor parliamentary and political developments, providing timely, concise briefings on opportunities and risks for Prospect.
Develop and maintain relationships with parliamentarians, researchers, civil servants and other stakeholders. Work with the Head of Communications and Political Advocacy and Senior Political Officer to contribute to political influencing plans.
Lead the delivery of Prospect’s political events programme, including at party conferences, working with colleagues, officers and branches.
Support officers and branches with practical political influencing advice, draft correspondence and briefings, and work with Research Team colleagues on submissions to parliamentary inquiries and consultations.
Work on communications activity, including with members, reps, and the wider Communications Team, to support Prospect’s objectives.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Prior experience working in a parliamentary or public affairs role.
Good knowledge of UK politics and current affairs.
Good knowledge of the workings of the UK Parliament and the legislative process.
Experience of designing and delivering political events.
Experience of working with senior stakeholders, including politicians.
Some understanding of devolved and mayoral government in the UK.
Good IT and communication skills, including the ability to draft clear correspondence, briefings and political summaries.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, manage deadlines and prioritise urgent requests.