Public Affairs Officer (Interim)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client as a Public Affairs Officer (Interim) on a temporary fixed-term contract. This is a key role within their Public Affairs team, coordinating political and parliamentary engagement to ensure the interests of colleges are well represented across Whitehall and Westminster, and supporting members with their own political engagement.

As a Public Affairs Officer, you will monitor and evaluate political and parliamentary developments relevant to colleges and share insights with members and colleagues, including updating the public affairs section of the weekly member newsletter. You will research and produce high-quality briefing papers for members, MPs and peers, and contribute to parliamentary engagement activity including supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Further Education and Lifelong Learning.

In this role, you will also help organise parliamentary and political events, including activity at party conferences, maintain accurate records of engagement activity on their political monitoring system, and support the wider public affairs team with administrative tasks as needed.

They are looking for someone with a good understanding of UK politics, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience of building effective relationships and working confidently with senior stakeholders. You will be organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

This is a temporary fixed-term contract for up to 6 months, full-time (37.5 hours per week). The team works in a London-office-hybrid way, and weekly office attendance is expected for London-hybrid staff, alongside ad-hoc attendance and occasional UK travel as required.

If you're a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a difference in a values-led organisation, they'd love to hear from you!

They value trust, flexibility and professional growth. You'll join a high-performing, mission-led organisation that offers generous benefits, flexible working, and opportunities to develop your career while making a positive impact on the FE community.

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week

How to Apply: If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, they would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below.

Please note: They are looking for someone available to start immediately, and may close the advert early if they make an appointment.

Interviews:
TBC - they will interview for this role on an ad-hoc basis until it is filled.

Our client is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. They encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.