Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom AKTON Resourcing Ltd Full time

Job Title: Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer

Contract Type: 3-month hybrid contract

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer to join a local authority team on a 3-month contract in Southwark. The Policy & Public Affairs team, within Strategy & Impact, plays a pivotal role in understanding and influencing external policy and practice affecting residents and the delivery of commitments to them.

Hold responsibility for overseeing specific policy areas within the team.
Advise politicians and officers on a range of policy issues, developing expertise on focused areas.
Work with colleagues across the council to deploy a range of public affairs approaches, including delivering events, engaging with decision-makers, promoting evidence, generating media coverage, and building alliances.
Identify national or regional policy changes needed to overcome barriers to the council's commitments to its residents.
Develop sophisticated influencing strategies, with support from the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, to bring about external changes needed for positive outcomes for residents.
Oversee and deliver influencing strategies by coordinating events, engaging with decision-makers, gathering evidence, generating media coverage, and building alliances.
Good understanding of current UK politics and knowledge of social, political, and economic issues relating to the work of the public sector, especially local government.
In-depth knowledge of parliamentary and government decision-making processes, including the points for a local authority to influence them.
Experience of building and managing strong collaborative relationships with senior external stakeholders.
Experience of writing persuasive and engaging outputs for a range of audiences.
Experience of researching complex policy issues and writing technical, accurate briefings, and to Apply:

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