Public Affairs Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Location: Battersea, London
Salary expectation: £33,600
Application deadline: Monday 17th August
This is a full-time role, on a 12 month contract

The Policy and Public Affairs team focuses on political engagement to help deliver against the Our Voice strategic priorities. With the Government having recently published a new Animal Welfare Strategy, we have a strong platform from which to try and influence change, especially in light of changing trends when it comes to attitudes towards pet ownership.

The Policy and Public Affairs team has a strong track record of delivering legislative change in recent years, and the Public Affairs Officer role has a key part to play in our day-to-day work of engaging and persuading political stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

• Help deliver policy and legislative change for Battersea through effective engagement with relevant political stakeholders.
• Build and grow a network of parliamentary advocates for Battersea across the political parties.
• Help assess and demonstrate the impact of the team’s work, overseeing the team’s impact mapping project, and updating and maintaining reporting records.
• Improve co-ordination with other teams across Battersea to make advocacy work more efficient and effective.

How to Apply

Apply via the link provided. Application deadline: Monday 17th August.