Public Affairs Officer

6 months ago


Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom Gatwick Airport Limited Full time

**Public Affairs Officer**

£33,000 - £38,000 + £1000 flex allowance, up to 15% bonus and benefits

Are you our next Public Affairs Officer? We are looking for someone who can help us redefine what's possible for our External Engagement and Policy Team.

This role will influence corporate strategy as well as deal with governmental, parliamentary, and influential third-party audiences. If you have a keen interest in politics and current affairs, can be tenacious in exploring issues and are an excellent relationship builder, this role has lots to offer.

**What is the role?**

Supporting Gatwick Airport's public affairs strategy and engagement. Working alongside the Public Affairs Lead and Head of External Engagement and Policy to influence Government ministers and civil servants, MPs, local authorities and Councillors, as well as third-party organisations to support Gatwick's corporate objectives. You will be expected to lead on engagement and policy development within topics areas such as sustainability, surface access, and skills, telling the Gatwick story and bringing the views of external stakeholders in, to influence our corporate strategy.

**What will you do? **_(Accountabilities)_
- Meeting with stakeholders and attending events to influence and advocate on Gatwick's public policy priorities
- Profiling of Gatwick's key parliamentary and corporate stakeholders, maintaining relationship management and correspondence databases
- Drafting of local and national stakeholder correspondence; as well as briefing notes and profiles for meetings with senior political stakeholders and internal stakeholders
- Tracking political developments and opinion at a national level; and working with internal teams to provide Public Affairs support for campaigns and announcements.
- Coordination of written input into Government consultations and other public policy bodies and providing insights to relevant colleagues on key policy issues.
- Playing a key crisis communications role in managing the reputation of the airport during disruption or incidents.

**Do you have what we're looking for? **_(Skills & experience)_
- Experience within an in-house public affairs or political environment, consultancy, or advocacy
- Experience of dealing with governmental, Parliamentary, and influential third-party audiences within the UK
- Awareness of key developments in transport, infrastructure & environment policy
- An ability to identify issues that could impact business reputation
- Strong research skills, taking technical information and translating it into a compelling narrative for external stakeholders
- Strong verbal communication skills, to effectively brief stakeholders
- Strong writing skills, including drafting reports and letters to senior stakeholders

**What's it like to work here?**

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

- Performance-based bonus scheme
- High street shops and restaurant discounts
- Healthcare scheme
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional training to develop
- Discounted travel to work schemes
- Volunteer days

**What it's like to work at London Gatwick?**

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

Click ‘apply' to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.


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