Closing date: 05 Nov 2024
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We want a future where more communities in England run businesses that give them the power to change what matters to them.
Power to Change is the think-do tank that backs community business. We turn bold ideas into action so communities have the power to change what matters to them. We know community business works to build stronger communities and better places to live. We’ve seen people create resilient and prosperous local economies when power is in community hands. We also know the barriers that stand in the way of their success. We’re using our experience to bring partners together to do, test and learn what works. We’re shaping the conditions for community business to thrive. To do that, we need strong relationships in politics and in government at a time where there is an exciting opportunity to shape the conditions for community business to thrive. The External Affairs Officer will provide essential support across the organisation by identifying key stakeholders and determining the most effective tactics to build and maintain relationships in both politics and government. This includes monitoring parliamentary and political developments to spot opportunities, drafting high-quality briefings, articles and press releases, as well as coordinating politically-focused events, such as those held at party conferences.
Reporting to: Policy Manager (Advocacy)
Role purpose
The External Affairs Officer will provide essential support across the organisation by determining the most effective tactics to build and maintain relationships in both politics and government, including through relationships with allies, political influencers, and media. This includes monitoring parliamentary and political developments to spot opportunities, drafting highquality briefings and articles, and coordinating political outreach and politically-focused events, such as those held at party conferences.
Role responsibilities
Organisation responsibilities
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties, it is not exhaustive. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our work this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.
Person specification
Skills and experience
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Deadline for applications: 9am on Tuesday 5th November
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status. We will assess all applications against the requirements for this post as detailed in the job description and person specification and ask for names and education history to be removed from applications. We are Disability Confident Committed, we welcome and respond positively to applications from disabled people. We will meet individual needs throughout the recruitment process, including making any appropriate reasonable adjustments during the interview stage and to our workplace if selected into post to support colleagues with any form of disability. If you meet the minimum requirements for the role and would like a guaranteed interview, please email recruitment@powertochange.org.uk. You do not need to share any details about your disability at this stage.
As a Mindful Employer we recognise that in the UK, people experiencing mental ill health continue to report stigma and discrimination. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues are able to talk about mental health. We are also committed to ensuring that our employees feel safe in disclosing any mental health conditions and confident that they will be properly supported and offered reasonable adjustments when required. If you have any questions about how Power to Change is an equal opportunities employer please contact our Strategy and Culture Manager, James on recruitment@powertochange.org.uk.
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Organisation: Power to Change
Location: London or Bristol offices or from home.
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (£36,339 (£39,839) where the role holder resides within the M25))
Closing date: 05 Nov 2024 (9 AM)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time/part-time: Full Time
Remote working: Flexible, but it will involve some travel for in-person meetings and events on occasion
We want a future where more communities in England run businesses that give them the power to change what matters to them.
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