External Affairs Manager

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  • Leicester
  • £44,115 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We're , an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work.We’re focused on the big questions. How do we help more people find work and build careers in a changing jobs market? How do we help people to be active and engaged citizens? How can more adults develop their skills over their lifetime?About the roleThis role within our external affairs team focuses on securing impact for our work through the management and delivery of effective communications, events, campaigns and public affairs work.This varied role involves management of L&W's digital communications, press and media work, stakeholder relations and events throughout the year. The role also involves supporting the delivery of L&W's flagship campaign, Get the Nation Learning, and supporting L&W's public affairs work. The postholder will work closely with the senior management and research and development teams to develop and deliver effective communications and influencing strategies, and to support fundraising through sponsorship of our events and other communications activities. The role involves working with our team in Wales who lead on campaigns and activities in Wales.The ideal candidate will need experience of working in a busy communications role; experience of developing and delivering in person and online events; a track record of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; flexibility and adaptability; excellent project management skills; and an interest in adult learning, employment and skills policy.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunications
  • Secure press and media coverage for L&W's work, including proactively identifying opportunities to promote our work, responding to press and media enquiries, and working with colleagues to launch research reports and other outputs.
  • Lead the development of regular and ad-hoc external communications, including press releases, newsletters and marketing communications.
  • Manage our social media channels and website, producing regular, high-quality content.
  • Ensure all activities are monitored and evaluated to assess impact and to inform future work.
Events
  • Manage the planning and delivery of L&W's in-person and online events, including our annual Employment and Skills Convention.
  • Work with internal and external colleagues to develop content for L&W's events, including securing high-profile speakers.
  • Secure sponsorship for L&W's events.
  • Ensure all activities are monitored and evaluated to assess impact and to inform future work.
Campaigns
  • Support the delivery of Get the Nation Learning, including national awards, Get the Nation Learning Week, and regional adult learning awards.
  • Work with colleagues to secure sponsorship for Get the Nation Learning.
Policy and public affairs
  • Support the planning and delivery of L&W's public affairs activities, with a focus on UK Parliament, UK Government, Mayoral Combined Authorities, and local government in England, in order to raise our profile and deliver impact.
  • Undertake regular public affairs activities, including: horizon scanning and planning for upcoming parliamentary activity; writing to Ministers and MPs; coordinating parliamentary briefings, parliamentary questions and consultation responses; and other policy influencing opportunities.
  • Ensure all activities are monitored and evaluated to assess impact and to inform future work.
Other duties
  • Line manage staff according to organisational need.
  • Undertake any other dut

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