Responsibilities
* Assist Public Affairs Lead with strategy around parliamentary engagement, including the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
* Represent PPL and engage with Parliamentarians and Political Advisers, including meetings with Senior Shadow Ministers, MPs and the Shadow Cabinet, adapting presenting style accordingly.
* Support in developing and growing the PPL Public Affairs Network – engaging senior public affairs staff in our supported charities and designing quarterly events to maintain and grow interest.
* Lead Public Affairs on IT projects, including Parliamentary App development and DeHavilland.
* Build relationships with the Charities team through attendance at Charities Department meetings, increasing mutual understanding of public affairs strategy.
* Operational budget responsibility for Public Affairs Events (receptions, party conferences, MP workshops).
* File Scottish Lobbying Register returns.
* Support People’s Postcode Lottery’s Public Affairs work, working with the internal team to deliver the organisation’s objectives.
* Keep up to date on developments relating to public policy affecting People’s Postcode Lottery and the wider society lottery and charity sectors.
* Draft policy briefings, parliamentary questions, letters and speaking notes.
* Work with the Communications team to draft quarterly Parliamentarians Newsletters.
* Support the organisation and implementation of People’s Postcode Lottery’s presence at political party conferences.
* Support sector‑wide engagement activities.
* Support the organisation of People’s Postcode Lottery Parliamentary Receptions.
* Lead engagement with Parliamentarians around local grant funding opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
* Demonstrable experience in Public Affairs, either with a Parliamentarian or in a charity sector role.
* Experience and knowledge of politics, parliamentary procedure, and government structures.
* Experience dealing with civil servants and parliamentarians.
* Ability to think strategically, identify what needs to happen, who needs to be involved and then deliver.
* Proven experience in building trust and developing internal and external networks to maximise opportunities.
* Strong understanding of the public policy environment and knowledge of the UK political and media environment.
* A good track record of stakeholder management across the public and voluntary sectors.
* Knowledge of stakeholder management tools to track and inform political engagement.
* Knowledge and understanding of policy development and legislation within the UK government.
* Strong writing, communication and budgeting skills.
* Experience in a public affairs or similar role.
* Knowledge of charity lottery law and regulation and the political history of charity lottery reform is desirable.
* Knowledge of Early Day Motions, Parliamentary Questions (oral and written), Select Committee operation, and Statutory Instruments.
Application Details
Indicative salary level: £37,000 – £42,000 (dependent on skills and experience).
Location: Edinburgh or London (flexible).
Applications close: Monday 8th December.
Benefits
* A competitive salary, variable year‑end bonus, 36 days' holiday a year based on a 37.5 hour week, and flexible working hours.
* The opportunity to develop your career – team members can apply for funding for a chosen training topic.
* A Ridacard offering unlimited travel across the Lothian Bus Network, even outside working hours.
* Our pension with Scottish Widows Personal Pension Scheme – we contribute 10%, on top of your contribution of 4%.
* Free private healthcare including dental for all team members, covering from your first day.
* 24‑hour access to support services such as mental health support, physiotherapy and remote GPs.
* Maternity Pay: 16 weeks at 100% of average weekly earnings followed by 23 weeks at 50%.
* Paternity Pay: 4 weeks at 100%.
* Shared Parental Pay: 14 weeks at 100% of average weekly earnings followed by 23 weeks at 50% of average weekly earnings.
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About the Company
People’s Postcode Lottery is a marketing‑driven charity operating lotteries to raise funds for a fairer, greener and healthier world. Since 1989 we have raised over €14.5 billion for thousands of charities. Our mission is to help raise funds for charities and good causes and increase awareness of their work.
Our international team works across Europe in offices in Amsterdam, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Düsseldorf, and London, and together we’re driving the Postcode Lottery’s impact.
Inclusion and equal opportunities: We are committed to creating a culture that is inclusive, representative and celebrates diversity in everyone.
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