Public Affairs Adviser- Cardiff - 1 year FTC - £45,843-£52,720 DOE

We have teamed up with a leading utilities provider who are requiring a Public Affairs Adviser for a one year arrangement. This is a really exciting and challenging role. You will be working as part of a closely knit team where you will be ensuring briefings are prepared, questions are answered and liaise with key executives.

What you will be doing

Lead and deliver our public affairs strategy, through political relationship building, political briefings, responses to Senedd and Parliamentary enquiries and managing our election/party conference activity
Recommend appropriate approaches for effective engagement to raise awareness and strengthen our reputation with key policy makers and decision-makers
Ensure senior Executives are properly briefed when attending appointments
Horizon scan for upcoming policy developments and activities and maintain a public affairs schedule
On a rota basis you will be required to work occasional irregular hours should circumstances dictate

What you will bring to the role

Excellent communication skills
Experience dealing with politicians
Proven influencing skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information and frame to resonate with senior political audiences
Excellent organisation and planning skills to respond quickly but professionally to the demands of the fast moving political, policy and media agendas

What you will get in return:-

A hybrid working environment
33 days holiday (including bank holiday)
37 hours a week
Enhanced employer pension contributions (up to 11%)

This is a superb opportunity to step up and take on a highly exciting position where you will form close bonds with senior personnel and display and utilise your Public Affairs knowledge. If you have a background in Public Affairs and have the ability to think on your feet I would like to hear from you.