Public Affairs Manager - Scotland

We are searching for a candidate who wants to play an important role in developing and managing the biggest technological and infrastructural investment of our time's engagement activity. You will ensure awareness, understanding and advocacy of the technological and infrastructural investment roll-out among political and professional stakeholders based in Scotland, and wider campaigns that cover the whole of Great Britain.

London or Edinburgh.

Client Details

Our client is a large-scale organisation in the public sector, specifically dealing with energy management. They are known for their commitment to sustainable practices and their significant contribution to the energy industry. With a large team spread across the UK, they are making a tangible impact on the country's energy landscape.

Description

This role is part-time - 0.6 FTE, flexible with how this is spread out in the week.

The key tasks / responsibilities for the Public Affairs Manager include:

• Managing public affairs activities in Scotland, including outreach and advocacy to opinion-forming audiences, events, and be their presence at external events held by third parties.
• Support public affairs activities in Wales, including outreach and advocacy to politicians, events in the Senedd and presence at external events.
• Develop and deliver a programme of activity to advocate to stakeholders in the Scottish Parliament, Senedd, local authorities and the third sector across GB.
• Identify opportunities and produce written and other materials for external and internal publication, including stakeholder magazines (e.g. Holyrood Magazine), newsletters and website texts for third party organisations.
• Support the delivery of post-general election strategy to MPs and develop relationships with newly elected and returning Scottish and Welsh MPs.
• Develop and deliver resources for use by elected representatives and other opinion-formers across Great Britain.
• Develop and deliver presentations and workshops as required.
• Keep abreast of relevant political and policy developments, alert colleagues and provide summaries and proactive responses as required.
• Draft content for senior management briefings and official correspondence.
• Ensure teams across the organisation are aware of public affairs activity in Scotland and Wales, and seek input from other departments as required.
• While this post can be based in either Edinburgh or London, it will involve travel across Great Britain and occasional evening and weekend working.

Profile

The successful Public Affairs Manager will have the following skills, experience and competencies:

Essential

• Knowledge of the workings and dynamics of Scottish politics at all levels.
• Knowledge of third sector and business stakeholder organisations in Scotland and experience in influencing them.
• Ability to take on responsibility and use initiative to prioritise work and to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/writing) with first-rate attention to detail.
• Creative thinking when it comes to developing outreach activity.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the workings and dynamics of Welsh politics and local government
• Knowledge of third sector and business stakeholder organisations in Wales and experience in influencing them
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Appreciate the diversity of the people and communities of Great Britain and embrace this diversity in your approach to work

Job Offer

Every member of the team goes above and beyond, helps one another out and contributes to the achievement of our clients ambitious goals. They think it's only right to reward colleagues accordingly:

• A competitive salary in the range of £41,000 - £51,000.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Gym memberships
• Private medical insurance
• Bi-annual health check
• Annual eye test
• Season ticket loan
• 5 annual volunteer days
• £1,000 (net) work anniversary gift
• Local discounts with Better Bankside Buzz Offers
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Option to take out a personal loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free standard breakfast and healthy snacks provided in the office
• An in-house wellbeing programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Travel around Great Britain.

You can be based in London or Edinburgh.

You'll get to work in a supportive team that encourages each other to exceed expectations and have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the public sector, specifically in energy management.

Are you ready to take on this rewarding challenge? If you are passionate about public affairs and have the skills and experience we need, we would be delighted to receive your application.