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Reference: 94840

Date Added: 30 October 2024
Closing Date: 15 November 2024

Job Title: Senior UK External Affairs Officer

Working For: The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA)

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details


The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated and politically astute Senior UK External Affairs Officer.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the CCSA’s external affairs strategy to influence public perception, policy and decision-making at the national level.
  • Deploy appropriate tactics for effective, regular engagement, both written and oral, to raise awareness of the CCSA’s policy positions and strengthen its reputation with external stakeholders.
  • Track the progress of Bills and other parliamentary activity, with appropriate interventions as required.
  • Conduct regular monitoring of Parliament and the wider public affairs landscape, identifying opportunities and risks.
  • Draft letters and briefings to key political audiences about CCSA activity and policy developments.
  • Provide secretariat function for the CCUS APPG.
  • Produce written briefings for senior leaders in the CCSA and our membership.
  • Ensure stakeholder management, engagement and communications processes are comprehensively recorded.
  • Deliver the CCSA’s media engagement programme and build relationships with journalists.
  • Develop and deliver thought leadership opportunities, working closely with internal teams, members and external experts to develop compelling content.
  • Manage the CCSA’s press office function, both in drafting press releases and statements, as well as securing interviews for the CCSA’s CEO.
  • Produce compelling social media content and grow followers.
  • Project manage events, including the CCSA’s Party Conference Programme.
  • Represent the CCSA and our members at external industry and Parliamentary events, building a network of contacts.
  • Work with other members of the CCSA communications team to ensure activities are integrated within overall communication strategies.
  • Arrange regular Working Group meetings with Members.
  • Assist in the management of newsletter content and delivery.

Desirable criteria

  • A post-graduate qualification in politics, journalism or other related discipline.
  • Previous experience of working in energy and climate change, particularly carbon capture and storage and hydrogen.
  • Experience working for an MP and an understanding of UK Government and the policy making processes.
  • Comfortable in a deadline-driven environment.

Closing Date: 15 November 2024

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews are planned to take place in mid November 2024, with appointment shortly thereafter.

Application Details

To apply, please send a CV and short covering letter to info@ccsassociation.org with Senior UK External Affairs Officer and your name in the email subject. No agencies, thank you.

Website: http://ccsassociation.org

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