Policy & Public Affairs Officer

Policy & Public Affairs Officer Location- Manchester, Fully Remote Covering- Manchester, Leeds, or Liverpool Salary- Up to £32,879 per annum + Benefits Contract type- Permanent, Full-time, 36 hours per week, Fully Remote crooton has an exciting opportunity for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer to join a well-established client of ours based in the North Region, UK however this is a Fully Remote position. As a Policy & Public Affairs Officer, you will undertake research, analysis, and lead the development of our client Institute policy position in areas relating to priority areas in the construction debate, such as skills, and sustainability. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Institute is well positioned with the UK Government and wider policy community in these areas, and to help influence regulation and policy development in construction. You will also be responsible for working with all levels of the organisation, membership, and external stakeholders including the Government (parliamentarians, officials, and English regional administration when appropriate), industry, and other professional bodies, to manage our client policy profile and drive its reputation and engagement opportunities- with an emphasis on the English North region. Benefits Competitive salary Generous Holidays Additional birthday day off Pension contribution Employee Assistance Programme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Learning and Development Length of Service Anniversary Day off- for every 5 years of service Key Responsibilities will include: Supporting the development and delivery of the Institute’s political engagement strategy by working closely with colleagues to agree on and develop the policy direction of the organization, with an emphasis on the social impact elements of the policy. Producing clear, sufficient policy briefings and research to outline the Institute’s view on various issues. Working with departmental and regional colleagues to develop and implement an engagement strategy to raise our client profile and influence Metro Mayors, Combined Authorities, MPs, and key stakeholders in the North Region. Acting as a key point of contact internally and externally and managing day-to-day relationships, offering regular advice to senior colleagues, governments, and partners on areas influencing but not limited to social impact policy. Monitoring policy development and identifying opportunities for influencing. Representing the organisation in the public domain by organising and attending various meetings with key stakeholders to highlight and discuss our client’s issue of interest. Engaging directly with policy makers and legislators through written briefs as well as formal meetings to promote Institute views. Supporting the Policy and Public Affairs team with managing events and organising meetings including conferences, policy roundtables, and Parliamentary receptions. Producing relevant blogs and communication content when required As such, the ideal candidate will have/ be: Demonstrable experience in policy and public affairs role IT literate in all Microsoft Office packages and familiarity with search engines, social media, CMS, and HTML Knowledge of the UK Government and English regional governments processes, along with the ability to assess and make recommendations for policy developments Ability to understand the public interest position of a professional body and how this is distinct from traditional policy making Knowledge of the construction industry and built environment is preferable however not essential Great communication skills both in written and spoken English Strong interpersonal skills There has never been a better time to join our client, if this role interests you, please apply now. CTNPO2187