We’re looking for a Public Affairs Adviser to help maintain our effective and influential political profile.

Join the ABI as we navigate the ever-changing political landscape as part of a talented team at a high-profile trade association, delivering effective parliamentary engagement and political intelligence on key policy areas affecting one of the UK’s biggest and most successful industries.

You’ll have a host of opportunities to network with a wide range of MPs, parliamentarians, government departments and industry stakeholders.

What’s the job?

• Work with the Manager, Public Affairs and Assistant Director, Head of Public Affairs, to deliver political engagement and legislative monitoring on key policy areas.

• Influence future policy and legislation through engagement and negotiation.

• Prepare and communicate materials including: briefings ahead of Parliamentary debates, responding to Parliamentary Questions and Ministerial Statements, helping co-ordinate the ABI’s work on legislation, Select Committee Inquiries, Government consultations and All Party Parliamentary Groups.

• Co-ordinate and implement programmes of engagement with parliamentarians and stakeholders, including coordinating the delivery of ABI events in parliament, representing the ABI and insurance industry individually, and alongside senior colleagues, and ABI party conference activity.

• Share relevant, accurate political information with colleagues and respond to developments in Parliament and Whitehall.

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders including ABI member representatives, parliamentarians and government officials.

What skills do you need?

• Political nous – you understand the mechanisms for effective engagement with a range of stakeholders and have in-depth knowledge of UK politics.

• Excellent relationship management skills – you’re an empathetic, confident communicator who can build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Lobbying skills – you know how to lobby and can influence and persuade politicians and policy makers.

• Teamwork – you get stuck in, work proactively with others and are comfortable working at pace.

• Organisation – you proactively organise and prioritise a busy workload with exceptional attention to detail.