Public Affairs and Events Officer

Membership Bespoke; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Public Affairs and Events Officer to join a dynamic team. This role involves supporting the delivery of public affairs and events, ensuring the Association is recognized as a leading voice in the industry. You will engage with stakeholders, manage event logistics, and provide valuable political intelligence to enhance the Association's impact. If you have a passion for public affairs and a knack for event management, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Discretionary Bonus

Remote Working

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a political environment with event delivery.
• Knowledge of parliamentary and public affairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of public affairs and events to enhance industry recognition.
• Manage event design from start to finish for clear objectives.

Skills

Political Engagement

Event Management

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Briefing Paper Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

This range is provided by Membership Bespoke. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Remote working with frequent travel to London

Basic Salary £35,000 with benefits including Pension Scheme, and discretionary bonus

Our client, a well-respected and reputable trade association, is currently looking for a Public Affairs and Events Officer to join a hard-working, fun, and friendly team.

The Role of Public Affairs and Events Officer

To support with the delivery of the public affairs and events activities, ensuring the Association is recognised as the leading industry trade body, acting as a pragmatic and authoritative voice on all matters related to our trade.

To support with the design and delivery of the Association's parliamentary activities and to drive awareness of the company’s thought-leadership through management and delivery of events.

Supporting with parliamentary and political engagement, including briefing colleagues ahead of meetings or inquiry sessions.

Supporting with the delivery of the Association's own thought-leadership events and events sponsored by the Association's corporate partners. This will involve taking on a leading role in the design of events from start-to-finish to ensure they deliver on clear objectives, bring together the right stakeholders, and deliver tangible policy outcomes for the Association.

Attending sector events to network and pick up important intelligence.

Working closely with the Association's members to understand their challenges and own political priorities and using these to inform the Association's external activities.

Developing briefing papers on matters related to the Association's community.

Maintaining the Association's stakeholder map and ensuring the Association meets the right stakeholders at the right time.

Provide parliamentary and political intelligence to the entire team, including the Association's Chief Executive, to help inform the Association's messaging and positioning.

Person Specification

2+ years’ experience working in a political environment and with experience of delivering high-quality events.

Experience of working with trade associations/membership bodies desirable but not essential.

Experience of working within a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.

Knowledge of parliamentary and public affairs.

Ability to write clearly.

Ability to manage multiple streams of work and associated deadlines.

Proficient in IT usage and applications.

To apply to this role please send your CV.

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Public Relations, Administrative, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Health and Human Services and Non-profit Organizations