• Support the delivery of TheCityUK’s programme of roundtable engagement, aligned to organisational and political priorities. This includes identifying interesting speakers, securing them for events and ensuring the events are delivered to a high standard.
• Leading on TheCityUK’s engagement with selected key stakeholders, or on policy campaigns, as allocated by the Director, Public Affairs.
• Supporting the work of TheCityUK’s Business Council, working closely with the Chair, Director, Public Affairs and MD for PAPR to deliver an interesting programme of meetings and speakers for the Group, and ensure feedback from this senior committee is reflected in the priorities of the PA team.
• Deliver our highest profile parliamentary events.
• Deliver TheCityUK’s programme of events, member dinners, fringe panels and a reception – during the party conference season, including by:
o Managing our relationship with our partner providers
o Securing speakers
o Providing all briefing materials required for speakers
• Provide briefings for TheCityUK CEO and senior team in advance of meetings with politicians.
• Work with teams across the organisation to advise on political engagement.
• Provide public affairs and parliamentary updates to relevant colleagues, highlighting key announcements and opportunities for TheCityUK to influence.
• Support the public affairs team in distributing reports and key messages to policymakers, including through mailings and briefings.
• Prepare agendas and papers for internal public affairs team meetings as required.
• Liaise with teams across the organisation to update on public affairs team activity and key external dates (liaising with internal teams and TheCityUK’s public affairs agency).
• Lead on taking notes and minutes at meetings and events and arrange follow-up actions, including drafting blogs, newsletters and thank you letters.
• Perform any other duties as required to fulfil the role and objectives of the PA team.