Public Affairs and Campaigns Adviser

• Contribute to development and delivery of LGA’s public affairs and campaigns activity
• contribute to delivery of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement approach by influencing parliamentary debates, select committees and legislation
• support delivery of LGA’s Communications Strategy by building and maintaining key relationships in Parliament and with stakeholders
• support LGA councillors and member councils to engage with Parliament
• organise high-impact public affairs events and ensure strong corporate profile at party conferences
• provide political intelligence and advice
• provide public affairs advice and support to member councils
• ensure Public Affairs team is first point of contact for queries from MPs, peers, political parties, etc.
• produce forward-looking grids summarising and scheduling public affairs activity
• undertake out-of-hours duties as necessary

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly motivated and able to work using own initiative
• interest in developing own networks within political and communications circles
• strong commitment to personal and professional development
• strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach
• keen interest in networking and confidence to communicate with members of parliament, government ministers and officials, and leaders across local government
• right to work in the UK
• considerable experience working for a parliamentarian, select committee, government department or delivering public affairs in a lobbying/campaigning organisation or within local and regional government
• excellent understanding of Westminster, Whitehall and local government
• experience and evidence of success in positively influencing relevant opinion-formers
• evidence of success in working to deliver public affairs plans and corporate campaigns
• experience in aligning public affairs and campaigning activity with colleagues in other disciplines
• ability to prioritise competing demands within a pressured environment and adopt a flexible approach to work

Internal applicants must have support of Line Manager and relevant Assistant Director

• 29 days annual leave rising to 31 after three years and 33 after five years plus UK public holidays
• flexible and agile working (office-based staff required in London office two days per week minimum)
• future development courses
• 24/7 free confidential employee assistance programme
• family friendly policies