Senior Public Affairs Advisor
PR, Marketing, Sales and Communication,Senior Management
Short info about job
Company: London School of Economics and Political Science
Department: Communications Division
Salary: competitive and not less than £51, 473 pa inclusive
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Professional or Managerial
Phone: +44-1565 3393646
Fax: +44-1557 8584411
E-mail: N\A
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Detail information about job Senior Public Affairs Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy
This is a fixed term appointment for four years until July 2021 - Immediate start.
The London School of Economics and Political Science is looking for a Senior Public Affairs Advisor.
LSE has confirmed its position as a world-leading research university and its research spans the full breadth of the social sciences, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology and finance. The School is re-evaluating its public affairs strategy in the light of significant political change affecting Higher Education.
This role will develop and implement strategies that develop and strengthen LSE’s relationship with policymakers and opinion formers. The post holder will be responsible for formulating and delivering strategies to serve the School’s interests both in the promotion of academic expertise and in anticipating and responding to developments that affect LSE’s business and reputation. The post holder will be a point of contact for all public affairs matters, and will represent and advise the Director of Communications and Public Affairs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in a public affairs role within a professional environment, working closely with a large variety of stakeholders including senior management and leadership teams. They will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate the development and implementation of a political and public engagement programme. They will also be able to demonstrate leadership in a pressurised environment as well as strong networking and team management skills.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the ‘how to apply’ document, ‘job description’ and the ‘person specification’.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 September 2017 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Interviews likely to take place the week of the 10 or 16 October.
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