Public Affairs Officer (Interim)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client as a Public Affairs Officer (Interim) on a temporary fixed-term contract. This is a key role within their Public Affairs team, coordinating political and parliamentary engagement to ensure the interests of colleges are well represented across Whitehall and Westminster, and supporting members with their own political engagement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate political and parliamentary developments relevant to colleges and share insights with members and colleagues, including updating the public affairs section of the weekly member newsletter.
• Research and produce high‑quality briefing papers for members, MPs and peers.
• Contribute to parliamentary engagement activity, including supporting the All‑Party Parliamentary Group on Further Education and Lifelong Learning.
• Help organise parliamentary and political events, including activity at party conferences.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement activity on their political monitoring system.
• Support the wider public affairs team with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of UK politics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building effective relationships and working confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.

Contract Details

Temporary fixed‑term contract for up to 6 months, full‑time (37.5 hours per week). The team works in a London‑office‑hybrid way, and weekly office attendance is expected for London‑hybrid staff, alongside ad‑hoc attendance and occasional UK travel as required.

EEO Statement

Our client is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. They encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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