The Senior Public Affairs Officer role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic communicator with a strong understanding of the UK political landscape and experience working in or with Parliament. This is a chance to make a tangible impact on national policy while advancing your career in a mission-driven organisation.

Bringing your expertise in political engagement and public affairs, you will play a central role in shaping Centrepoint’s relationships with key decision-makers. You’ll drive public affairs activity to influence local and national policy, ensuring that the voices of young people facing homelessness are championed at every level of government.

About you

• Strong understanding of parliamentary and legislative processes.
• Proven experience working in public affairs and/or within Parliament or government.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear briefings and reports.
• Ability to build strategic relationships with stakeholders across government and the voluntary sector.
• Skilled in analysing complex information and developing policy insight.
• Confident stakeholder management, with experience engaging senior political and sector figures.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver clear political insight and advice on developments affecting Centrepoint.
• Lead public affairs work to raise Centrepoint’s voice and profile in political spaces.
• Support the Public Affairs Manager in the development and delivery of a high-quality public affairs plan.
• Represent Centrepoint at external events to promote our public affairs goals.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with campaigns colleagues, senior civil servants, sector partners, and third-sector organisations to achieve shared goals.
• Identify and stay informed with key political issues that impact young people’s access to housing and support.

https://jobs.centrepoint.org.uk/job/728385