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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our politics team, focusing on building relationships and networks in Westminster to drive ambitious political leadership on various issues. This role involves leading advocacy interventions and providing political support to policy experts, with a specialization in Transport and Resources policy. You will also lead on major projects, manage external relationships, and support the Director of Politics.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the delivery of Green Alliance projects to influence environmental policy.
Track issues and analyse their relevance to the organisation’s objectives, and the UK’s environmental agenda.
Contribute to the implementation of Green Alliance’s political strategy and deputise for senior political staff.
Represent Green Alliance at external events, including speaking on panels and webinars, and attending events and conferences.
Develop and sustain Green Alliance’s relationships with decision makers in Westminster and Whitehall.
Develop and maintain relationships across the environmental sector to maximise impact of our strategic priorities.
Strengthen and expand Green Alliance’s relationships with political journalists in the Westminster lobby.
Write (or ghost write) briefings, articles and content on behalf of Green Alliance, and our partners and allies.
Build relationships with MPs’ and peers’ offices to table Written and Oral Questions, provide briefings for debates and evidence sessions.
Manage projects efficiently, within budget and to deadlines, including the task management of other team members.
Initiate new projects and strategically develop existing ones to maximise our impact.
Lead funding bids for new projects, including setting budgets and work plans.
Be an active member of the Green Alliance staff team, contributing to a supportive and inclusive work culture.
Work effectively as part of a team and work independently with initiative and drive.
Manage consultants or freelancers.
Undertake any other task which may reasonably be requested to be undertaken within the scope of this post.

Requirements

Exceptional communicator, adept at bringing people together around a shared vision.
Interpersonal skills to inspire and work across Green Alliance and liaise with partners.
Highly organised, capable multi-tasker with experience managing projects.
Able to think on your feet, while managing multiple relationships and advocating plans concurrently.
Excellent understanding of UK political processes (especially in Westminster, parliament and Whitehall).
Experience of using political processes to influence policy effectively.
Experience of operating within the system or of working directly with politicians and the media to achieve policy change would be a distinct advantage.
Ability to manage people, including direct reports, consultants or freelancers and to task manage those contributing to projects.
Experience of leading programme delivery, co-ordination and administration.
Experience of writing press releases, quotes and media engagement to secure coverage.
Direct experience of working with and influencing politicians and political advisers, or senior decision makers, in a political context.
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team, and to work on your own when needed.
Motivation to work in a purpose-driven organisation.
Detailed understanding of UK environment policy.
Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders, convening and collaborating while managing competing priorities and beliefs.
A passion for achieving change and experience of successfully influencing policy processes through advocacy and campaigning.
Knowledge of All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) and how they work (Desirable).
Commitment to, and familiarity with the complexities of cross sector collaboration (Desirable).

Skills

Political advocacy
Political support
Transport and Resources policy
Project management
Relationship management
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Organisational skills
Multi-tasking
Advocacy
Policy influence
UK political processes
Stakeholder engagement
Campaigning
People management
Programme delivery
Media engagement
Writing briefings
Writing articles
Writing content

Location

Central London
Remote (for working from home)

Work Type

Hybrid working
Permanent contract
Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

CV with details of education and work experience required for application.

Salary/Compensations

£42,748 to £47,436

Benefits

35 hours per week
Occasional evenings for time off in lieu
25 days holiday per year in addition to statutory holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year
Auto-enrolment pension with Aviva
Pension contribution up to 7.5 per cent of gross salary
IT hardware and other equipment needed for working from home

About the Company

Green Alliance is an organisation focused on environmental policy and leadership.

Equal Opportunity

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are not able to offer visa sponsorship.
You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK during the recruitment process.
We are unable to sponsor the renewal of work visas for people who have short-term permission to work in the UK.