Key Responsibilities :

1. Public Affairs Strategy and Political Engagement: 

• Design and implement a comprehensive public affairs strategy to influence policy outcomes in Westminster.
• Monitor political developments, identifying opportunities and risks to inform decision-making.
• Act as a representative at parliamentary events, meetings, roundtables, and external conferences to ensure Muslim community concerns are heard.

2. Stakeholder Relations and Networking: 

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the political spectrum.
• Position The Muslim Vote as a trusted and influential voice in policy discussions.
• Build partnerships with Muslim community leaders, faith-based organisations, and other relevant groups to advance shared policy objectives.

3. Policy Development and Advocacy: 

• Draft high-quality policy briefings, reports, and advocacy materials to support engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and promote policy priorities aligned with the campaign’s mission.

4. Strategic Engagement and Coordination: 

• Organise and manage parliamentary events, including roundtables, briefings, and MP engagement plans.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to amplify The Muslim Vote’s impact.

5. Policy Communication and Legislative Support: 

• Deliver weekly public and private briefings for MPs, stakeholders, and the executive team on key policy developments.
• Work with parliamentary colleagues to draft speeches, parliamentary questions, and other materials for MPs and political leaders to communicate
• TMV’s policy positions effectively.

The Candidate:

Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Proven experience in public affairs, policy, or external relations, ideally within the charity, political, or government sectors.
• Strong understanding of the UK Parliamentary system, political processes, and the current political landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with political figures across the political spectrum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting policy briefings, reports, and advocacy materials.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable
  public affairs strategies.