Job Title: Policy, Public Affairs and Communications Officer Salary: £35,000 - £36,000 per annum Location: Welwyn Garden CityContract: Permanent, Full time Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm (Hybrid working 2 days at home)

COMPANY PROFILE Our client based in Welwyn Garden City are looking to grow their Policy and Standards department. This is a vital role within the business. You will have previous experience working in policy and public affairs and have an understanding of the workings of Government and Parliament. SKILLS REQUIRED

• Previous experience working in Policy and Public affairs.
• Understanding of the workings of Government and Parliament
• Experience working with stakeholder and building external relationships.
• Confident with Data, and picking key information from data/news articles etc.
• Experience working with Media would be advantageous.
• Excellent writing skills is a must.
• Confident in speaking with Journalists and or MPs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help deliver the clients strategy, through raising their external profile to MPs, Ministers, Media and the wider stakeholder community.
• Data analysis on issues of importance to the client
• Work with the press team to develop stories to promote the company externally.
• Attend external meetings with government officials to support the clients strategy of increasing their external presence
• Develop influential, engaging and effective policy campaigns.
• Be an expert spokesperson and represent the client to the media and draft statements for media.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 22 days’ annual leave + bank holiday
• Competitive company pension
• Life assurance
• Simply health cash scheme
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Beautiful open plan offices

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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