Public Affairs Manager

Salary: £31,500 to £37,000 per annum + London weighting
Hours: 35 per week Full time
Location: UK London commutable Hybrid/Flexible working
Closes: 16th April
Interviews: 18th April 2023

Our values

We work to protect our ocean, and all that depend on it, the wildlife, the people, and now, our planet. We are looking for people who demonstrate our values, but who also contribute their own perspectives and experiences to add to our knowledge and our culture.

• We are brave
• We have integrity
• We are a community
• We are credible
• We are positive
• We are solutions focused

The opportunity

This is a crucial time for nature and climate. Our marine environment is facing some of its biggest challenges ever during a period of enormous political, economic and cultural change.

We need your expertise to make our voice heard by those who can turn the tide on the ocean and coastal crisis.

We’re searching for a highly motivated and experienced Public Affairs Manager who will be able to develop effective and significant relationships with influential parliamentarians and Government representatives on marine policy and legislation.

What you’ll do

• You will be responsible for developing and implementing our parliamentary plans which support the delivery of the MCS strategy. As an engaging and influential communicator, you will lead our work to achieve our outcomes through dialogue with parliamentary and political stakeholders.
• You will provide timely and insightful guidance to our teams on the current and emerging political landscape, advising on the most effective tools and communications strategies to ensure maximum influence.
• You will act as a champion for our policies to Government and parliamentarians - responding to consultations and representing MCS in parliamentary and Government fora. Your role will focus on Westminster but will take account of the growing importance of the devolved administrations.

What you’ll need to show us

• Experience in engaging with and capitalising upon parliamentary and government processes to deliver strategic outcomes. Firm understanding of parliamentary processes, including the passage of Bills.
• A strong network of relevant contacts in parliament and Government.
• Experience in developing strategic advocacy plans and ability to deliver these plans alone and in partnership with other organisations.
• An understanding of marine/environmental policy issues and the organisations that make this field tick.
• An excellent verbal and written communicator – with skills to create rapport and engage readily with a range of people, from our internal teams to parliamentarians.
• A clear, strategic thinker, with advanced ability to translate complex information into briefings that are credible and compelling for a political audience.

What it’s like to join our team:

• Our team are passionate advocates for our ocean and how it can support our climate. Our watercooler chats are like no other. We find that inspiring, but we’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:
• Annual leave that starts at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service We also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off
• 6% contribution to our stakeholder pension scheme
• Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 more weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
• Great work life balance through flexible working, and you can work remotely in the UK if that fits with your role
• Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities and an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
• We also value who you are, and what you bring that makes you able to do your very best work. We work to our values, but welcome diversity of thought, of experience, and background. Equity, diversity and inclusion are part of everything that we do.
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those that are under- represented in environmental and charity sectors.

Ready to dive in?

We understand that the application process can be difficult if you have a condition or disability that you live with. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to shine during your application process, so please let us know what we can do to accommodate you.

Read on through this pack – there’s lots more detail on the role and what to put in your application.

The closing date for applications is 16th April 2023

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Other organisations may call this role Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Public Affairs Consultant, Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Public Policy Manager, or Stakeholder Affairs Manager.