Head of Public Affairs
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
The Head of Public Affairs will lead [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]'s political engagement, forging and sustaining relationships with MPs, Lords, parliamentary staff, the main political parties and key committees. They will ensure that when Parliament acts on issues that matter to our members, [Employer hidden] is already in the room -trusted, informed and ready to influence.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with political and parliamentary figures, including the key political parties, Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff.
Support colleagues with engaging government figures, particularly where established relationships already exist.
Act as an established point of contact for the organisation when working with politicians and political stakeholders.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Significant experience in public affairs, political engagement or parliamentary relations.
Demonstrable track record of building and managing relationships with politicians, parliamentary staff and political parties.
Strong understanding of UK Parliamentary processes, the legislative landscape and political dynamics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex policy issues into clear messages for a political audience.
Ability to work collaboratively across a matrix organisation and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong judgement and the ability to act as a trusted adviser to senior colleagues.