Public Affairs Specialist

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Betting and Gaming Council Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Public Affairs Executive

Reports to: Director of Public Affairs

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Public Affairs Executive to join our team at the Betting and Gaming Council. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of our public policy strategy and parliamentary engagement plan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Parliamentary and Public Affairs: Work closely with the Director of Public Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Manager to deliver the BGC public policy strategy and parliamentary engagement plan.
  • Policy Development: Assist in drafting public policy responses to Select Committee and Government consultation responses.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure timely political and stakeholder monitoring, including relevant parliamentary debates and identifying, prioritising and acting on issues that affect our members.
  • Database Management: Assist in the development and maintenance of an accurate stakeholder database.
  • Reporting: Assist in the production of clear reports and updates to senior management and members as necessary.
  • ESG Impact Report: Assist in the development and production of an annual ESG impact report for the BGC.
  • Membership Groups: Assist with the development and production of BGC membership groups relating to public affairs, including occasionally chairing meetings where appropriate.
  • Strategic Objectives: Assist with the delivery of BGC's work to achieve its strategic objectives.
  • Internal and Membership Content: Assist with the creation and delivery of internal and membership content to ensure the effective communication of BGC's work for members.
  • Campaigns and Events: Assist with BGC campaigns and events, including key annual initiatives such as the Grand National Charity Bet, Parliamentary Receptions, Safer Gambling Week, and the AGM.
  • External Relations: Help grow the parliamentary and public affairs outreach of the BGC to ensure the development of a positive reputation for our members.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Co-ordinate and engage with Government, Parliamentarians and external stakeholders on behalf of the BGC to raise the profile of the BGC and its work on raising standards.
  • Internal Relations: Work with others across the BGC team to support the effective delivery of our workstreams and our strategic plan.

Person Specification:

  • Parliamentary Procedure and Policies: Good working knowledge of Parliamentary procedure and policies.
  • Team Player: Positive, proactive and engaging team player, willing to go the extra mile to help the team deliver its objectives.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Organisation Skills: Ability to help organise and support a professional monitoring and stakeholder engagement function.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Confident and persuasive with different stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Public Affairs: Strong interest in the creation and delivery of public affairs strategic work.
  • Results-Oriented: Evidence of having worked effectively with stakeholders to deliver results.
  • Adaptability: Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities.
  • Complex Issues: Comfortable dealing with complex issues, and willing to learn.
  • Self-Motivation: Self-motivated and driven to achieve.
  • Attention to Detail: Attention to detail and commitment to high quality output.
  • Time Management: Excellent time management skills, to ensure work is managed appropriately and completed to tight deadlines.
  • Business IT Systems: Proficient and confident in using business IT systems and software.


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