Public Affairs Manager - Stevenage, United Kingdom - The Institution of Engineering & Technology

The Institution of Engineering & Technology
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Public Affairs Manager

Circa £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Permanent/Full-time

Stevenage, Hertfordshire (with Hybrid working)
What if you worked for an organisation where you influenced policy development?

What if you were increasing the profile of the IET in government as a trusted advisor?

What if you were our Public Affairs Manager?

At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. At the IET you'll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter.

It means working withus has real meaning and impact, and you'll grow - professionally and personally - in ways you never thought possible.

We're also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.


What you'll be doing
As the Public Affairs Manager you will be responsible for enhancing the IET's policy and stakeholder engagement work.

In this role, you will develop and maintain excellent relationships with key political and government networks, ensuring we are the trustedorganisation our political audiences turn to for specialist, impartial advice and information.


What we hope you can bring to the role
You will need to bring your previous experience of public affairs campaigns and excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.

We're looking for someone with an interest in and knowledge of the current political world and Westminster, who canalso influence, persuade and motivate at all levels and to establish credibility with senior figures from government.


We'd love to get to know you


Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don't worry - we'd rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all Read on for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we're open to discussing flexible ways of working, includingreduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.


A little more about the role

  • To build and enhance the profile of the IET in government as a trusted advisor, authoritative voice and strategic partner of choice around chosen key policy areas
  • To develop and implement an integrated public affairs strategy for the IET, designed to gain political influence in the UK (including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
  • To work with policymakers to ensure the voices of engineers and technicians are heard and influence policy development
  • To establish regular contact with politicians, political advisers, civil servants, nondepartmental public bodies or regulators to keep them informed about the IET's work and policy concerns and organise or attend regular meetings with these stakeholders,representing the IET and forging contacts with key decisionmakers
  • To lead the drafting of briefings for meetings with key stakeholders identified in the IET's Public Affairs Strategy
  • To monitor proceedings of the UK Parliament (and European institutions) and provide analysis of developments for the senior staff members and volunteers relevant to their role
  • To identify opportunities for the IET to inform and influence political and policy decisions and debates
  • To deliver public affairs support for the IET Strategy 2030 and associated activities designed to raise the institution's profile and drive policy change
  • To act as central initial contact for government, arm's length bodies and similar organisations and work with relevant internal departmental leads to assess opportunities for the IET to advise on engineeringrelated policy
  • To advise on political announcements relating to engineering and technology and (in advance where possible) work with colleagues across the IET to formulate responses where appropriate
  • To develop and maintain strong relationships with key politicians and their advisers
  • To work with colleagues in our international offices, as well as our global volunteers, to deliver Public Affairs activities in regions supporting our International Strategy such as China, India and the UAE
  • To provide public affairs advice and training where appropriate to staff and volunteers
  • To keep colleagues across the IET engaged with Public Affairs campaigns and activities
  • To engage effectively with Public Affairs leads in other PEIs and, when required, represent the IET in the National Engineering Policy Centre's meetings

A little more about what we're looking for

  • Demonstrable experience of creating public affairs campaigns that have built the reputation of the organisation with policy makers and helped to impact policy change
  • Ability to use own initiative whilst demonstrating collaborative working across the wider team and stakeholders
  • Sound organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to assimilate complex information quickly
  • Excellent written communication skills, and produce written papers to a high standard of presentation
  • Project management skills
  • High level of IT literacy

What if you could be you?_The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, head over to our 'Work for the IET' site._
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