Policy & Public Affairs Officer

Job Description
Company & Role Overview
Our client is a top infrastructure specialist firm.
They are looking for a bright and committed self-starter to join the Public Affairs team.
Main Responsibilities
- Understand and engage in policy issues
- Support strategy planning for engagement
- Overseeing research and providing summaries
- Intelligence reporting
- Preparing briefings for meetings with MPs, Civil Servants, Local Authorities, Stakeholders and Ministers
- Drafting parliamentary correspondence
- Supporting conferences and events
Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong copywriting skills/ability to produce content across all channels
- Confidence to communicate with stakeholders/press/influencers
- A keen interest in politics and current affairs
- A track record of targeting and achieving with the media
- Excellent telephone manner
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