Policy and Public Affairs Consultant

About Principle Consulting:
Principle Consulting is a social enterprise that supports charities to achieve meaningful change through policy, public affairs, and campaigns. We work with charities to influence decision-makers, improve public policy, and advocate for better outcomes for the people they support.

Our work includes:

• Policy development: Finding evidence-based solutions through laws or policies that can improve outcomes. 
• Public affairs: Engaging with politicians, policymakers, and stakeholders to advocate for change.
• Campaigning: Empowering charity supporters and the wider public to amplify their voices and drive progress.

About the role:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our dynamic team in this varied and impactful role. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills across policy, public affairs, and campaigns while working closely with some of the UK’s leading charities.

While previous consultancy experience is not required, we’re seeking someone with 1-3 years’ relevant experience in public affairs, government, policy, or campaigning who is excited about working on diverse projects, learning quickly, and delivering results across multiple clients.

This experience could have been gained in a variety of ways for example through working directly for charities or other organisations in policy, public affairs, or campaigns based roles, working within Parliament, or working as part of the civil service or local government. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Engagement: Engage with politicians, civil servants, key opinion leaders and other stakeholders to advocate for our clients’ goals.
• Strategy Development: Support the planning and delivery of strategic advice to clients on policy, campaigns, and public affairs initiatives.
• Parliamentary Work: Draft letters, briefing notes and coordinate parliamentary meetings and events.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough desk research and analysis to produce high-quality reports and briefings.
• Campaign and Media Support: Draft press releases, social media content, newsletters and monitor parliamentary/media activity.
• Event Planning: Support the organisation and delivery of events such as parliamentary receptions, conferences and webinars.
• Client-Focused Delivery: Balance multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in public affairs, policy, campaigning, or a related role within the charity sector, public sector, or another relevant industry.
• Passion for Charities: A clear commitment to supporting charities to achieve their goals.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Understanding of UK Policy and Politics: A basic understanding of parliamentary processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Adaptability and Drive: Ability to work flexibly across different policy areas and clients, picking up new issues quickly.
• Team Player: A proactive, self-motivated approach, combined with a collaborative mindset.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using social media platforms for professional purposes.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects with leading UK charities.
• Exposure to multiple sectors and policy areas, helping you build a broad skill set and develop your career.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment that values your professional growth.
• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression in a growing and impactful organisation.

Place of work and flexible working:

Mix of in-office and home based. A full-time member of staff is expected to work from the Principle Consulting office (or at a client’s office if needed) for 2 days of each working week.  If the successful candidate would like to be office based for more than 2 days a week, we would be happy to discuss this.

We work at the Impact Hub Kings Cross, and at the offices of our clients where required.  

Closing date: 12 noon, 9th January 2025

How to Apply: Please send your CV, and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for the role by 12 noon, 9th January 2025.