We have an exciting opportunity for someone with relevant experience to take on a new role at the centre of our public affairs work. At a time when housing is at the forefront of the Governments agenda, its vital that the Norths housing sector can effectively make its voice heard with ministers, MPs, and civil servants.
Were looking for a politically astute public affairs professional to help bring our Public Affairs Strategy to life. Youll be experienced in working in public affairs and will be working closely with our senior leadership team to develop and implement our public affairs strategy and plan. Youll be working with stakeholders at the heart of government and UK politics, developing and delivering our influencing work with politicians, senior civil servants, stakeholders and our members.
Knowledge of housing, regeneration and the wider work of NHC members is desirable but not essential.
The Right Candidate Will Be Able To
* Manage and implement the NHCs public affairs strategy and plan.
* Manage and arrange a programme of events, visits and tours for parliamentarians, civil servants, and stakeholders in Westminster and the North of England.
* Lead on producing briefings for the Chief Executive and members of the Executive Management team, to prepare them for meetings with politicians, senior civil servants, and stakeholders.
* Work with our policy, communications and member engagement teams on campaigns, reports, and project launches, ensuring politicians and stakeholders are engaged and informed.
* Arrange and manage our Policy and Public Affairs Network, ensuring meetings are engaging for NHC members and help support us to move the dial on northern policy.
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, youll manage and deliver our public affairs work from events in Parliament, to visits and tours across the North of England.
Were looking for a self-starter who can demonstrate confidence and excellent people and project management skills. Youll have the ability to communicate well with a wide range of people and operate at all levels.?
Youll have strong written and verbal skills and be able to react quickly to new situations. Youll be a team player and confident at managing multiple projects. Youll be comfortable both managing/supervising colleagues and working hands-on to deliver our public affairs work.
The successful candidate will:?
* Work in a friendly and flexible environment with excellent benefits.
* Expand your profile across the whole of the housing sector and within Government, meet influential people and build your networks.
* Develop your public affairs experience and management skills.
* Build knowledge on areas from devolution and regeneration to climate resilience and net zero, along with wider issues around housing in the North.
We want our people to work in a way that lets them be at their best, whether that's in our hub office in Sunderland or remotely anywhere in the UK. We meet regularly in person to collaborate as a team at various locations across the North, including in Newcastle, York, Manchester and more. We are flexible around working patterns and will consider applications for the role on a part-time basis between 30 to 37 hours per week, flexible across Monday Friday
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