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- Permanent position paying up to £39,000 plus benefits
- Can based in Bradford, Burnley, Camberley or Peterborough
- Housing sector/public sector client
- Work closely with senior leaders (inside and outside of the organisation) to connect to vital audiences including local authorities, politicians and partners
- Identify and drive strong relationships to help build the companies profile and stakeholder relationships
- Ensure the groups reputation is protected and enhanced
- Responsible for responding to queries from teams to advise on engagement plans and share actionable insights and content
- Deliver the regional stakeholder visit programme
- Work with the PR Specialist and wider team to ensure stakeholders are kept up to date on developments
- Support on engagement events and organise round tables on policy briefings, engagement and insights
- Work with regional leaders to manage issues and opportunities
- Find public speaking opportunities and ensure briefing material is created to support these
- Ensure responses are effective and evidence based
- Drive policy campaign opportunities with the wider campaign team
- Previous experience in an External Affairs/Public Affairs role is essential
- Understanding and experience lobbying and influencing in the local and national political system
- Self assured and confident working with stakeholders, at all levels, both internal and externally
- Experience delivering strategy and influencing
- Knowledge hosing policy would be useful
- Able to manage research projects
- Event management experience
- Strong communications skills, in person and in writing
- Strong analytical skills
- Positive, energetic and proactive
- Strong customer service skills
- A willingness to work on projects sometimes outside of the "traditional" day to day
