Public Affairs and Campaigns Adviser

Reporting to the Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement, duties of the Public Affairs and Campaigns Adviser include: Work collaboratively as part of the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement team to contribute to the development and delivery of the LGA's public affairs and campaigns activity. This will involve working with colleagues across the LGA to enhance the political influence and public profile of both the LGA and local government.

Contribute to the delivery of the LGA's Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement approach by helping to influence parliamentary debates, select committees and legislation in order to secure positive change on behalf of local government. Support delivery of the LGA's Communications Strategy by building and maintaining key relationships in Parliament and with other relevant corporate stakeholders. Support LGA councillors and member councils to engage with Parliament, including briefing senior LGA members and officials ahead of parliamentary inquiries and as part of the LGA's party conference engagement.

This will also involve working closely with the LGA's Chair and members of the Senior Leadership Team. Work with the Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement to organise high-impact public affairs events and ensure the LGA has a strong corporate profile at the autumn party conferences. This includes organising high-impact briefings to build the LGA's network of support in Parliament, supporting the LGA's annual local government parliamentary reception and organising Smith Square Debates.

Provide perceptive and insightful political intelligence and advice to identify opportunities for the LGA, strengthen the organisation's public affairs profile and support wider communications activity. Work with the Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement and colleagues across the Communications Directorate to provide public affairs advice and support to member councils, including through the LGA's Public Affairs Network.

Support the Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement in ensuring that the Public Affairs team is the first point of contact for queries from MPs, peers, political parties, parliamentary staff, think tanks and stakeholders on LGA policy recommendations and local government issues. Promote and enhance the reputation of local government and, where necessary, help defend councils' reputation.

Work with colleagues, as required by the Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement, to produce regular forward-looking grids summarising, scheduling and coordinating future LGA public affairs and campaigning activity, announcements and other initiatives. Undertake out-of-hours duties as necessary, including attending parliamentary, political, think tank and campaign-related events. The position is required to support immediate delivery needs The organisation is consulting on its operating model The grade and responsibilities are subject to confirmation Priority consideration may be given to employees at risk where they have the required qualifications and experience, We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates' identities.

This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates' applications which includes names. At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. The LGA are proud to be awarded a "Disability Confident Leader".

Please contact us via [email protected] you require a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have. Our benefits LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years' service and to 33 days after five years' service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata