Full time, permanent contract with an option for some working from home.
We are Chester Zoo
The Role – External Affairs Advisor
We now have an exciting new role for an outstanding External Affairs Advisor. Reporting to the Public Affairs Manager, as part of our External Affairs Department, you’ll be responsible for delivering high quality political, civil society and business engagement (with an emphasis on local and regional engagement) and providing informed political and media insight. The role will contribute to Chester Zoo’s external influencing activity by supporting senior leaders and ensuring effective coordination between public affairs, policy and media relations functions.
We’re looking for someone who can:
* Lead stakeholder engagement across local and regional geographies.
* Provide political and media intelligence to senior internal stakeholders.
* Represent Chester Zoo at external engagements and events.
* Support the delivery of public affairs campaigns, events, stakeholder visits and influencing programmes.
* Work in partnership with PR & Media Relations to ensure coherent and coordinated external communications.
The Package
* Permanent contract
* Working 40 hours per week
* £30,750 per annum
* Option for some home working
* 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
* Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
* Cycle to work scheme
* Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
* Discounted gym membership
* Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
* Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%
Our Requirements – External Affairs Advisor
* Demonstrable experience in public affairs, external relations or stakeholder engagement.
* Proven understanding of UK politics, including legislative and parliamentary processes and regional and devolved governance.
* Strong communication and analytical skills.
* Politically and media savvy, with good news sense and awareness of current policy debates and their wider political context.
* Ability to summarise complex information.
* Strong relationship building skills.
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
Desirable qualities
* Experience working with PR and media relations teams.
* Knowledge of conservation, environmental policy and/or the visitor economy.
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