The ideal successful candidate has a strong track record as a senior policy and public affairs practitioner with measurable evide.....
The ideal successful candidate has a strong track record as a senior policy and public affairs practitioner with measurable evidence in positively influencing change in UK Government policy, ideally across the cultural and creative industries. You will have an established network, strong communications skills and the ability to take the lead in managing complex issues and external relationships. This postholder will lead the design of effective policy solutions with and for Creative UK’s membership across a range of cross-cutting areas. This includes building and coordinating a framework for influencing and campaigning across diverse UK audiences, as well as providing briefings and support across Creative UK’s working structures including the membership, UK Council, Director of Policy & Engagement and the Chief Executive.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work directly with policymakers, politicians and individuals and organisations from across the UK’s cultural and creative industries, from advertising, architecture, museums, galleries, fashion, film, tv, craft, heritage, publishing, visual arts, performing arts and video games, and others; you’ll be a real game-changer helping to lead a movement for positive change.
LOCATION: Central London, MIN 2 days per week working from the Creative UK workspace.
STARTING SALARY: UP TO £60,000 + benefits including pension, private medical and life assurance
CONTRACT: permanent
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 2nd January 2024 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. First round interviews will take place w/c 8th January 2024, second round interviews w/c 15th January 2024 in person London, immediate appointment preferred.
Previous applicants need not apply, no agencies please
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Taking ownership of the provision of evidence (including data) sourcing, analysis which generates unique insights and the design of specific policy solutions in order to communicate clear policy positions based on that evidence
Establishing, promoting and maintaining strong relationships across all political parties within the UK and across Westminster and Whitehall, strengthening Creative UK’s reputation as a rigorous and trusted source of analysis and solutions for policy change
To consistently and substantively brief and advise the Director of Policy & Engagement and CEO regarding political developments within the UK and internationally which may affect Creative UK including members and wider stakeholders
Leading the policy and public affairs function, including developing and delivering annual work plans and ensuring that objectives and performance targets are met including securing commercial and in-kind contributions to policy and advocacy work
Develop submissions and responses to key moments in the UK Government’s political calendar including the HM Treasury Budget, King's Speech, Spring Statement, key legislation and Select Committees
Management of budget and resources relating to Policy and Public Affairs work
Day to day charge of policy and public affairs input across the work of Creative UK, working in partnership with the Head of Communications to maintain and grow Creative UK’s external profile, hone messaging and increase our visibility with key stakeholders including across all media and key stakeholder audiences
Work closely with the Creative UK Events team to ensure a strong and consistent policy voice for all events
Develop and deliver a pipeline of tactical public affairs interventions that take advantage of key opportunities and mechanisms to raise awareness, build consensus and influence policy
Build and deliver a clear strategy to manage Creative UK priority stakeholders and effective engagement, advising and involving colleagues on execution
Keep abreast of political developments to shape and refine influencing strategies and Creative UK team processes, including activity which supports the Creative UK membership in undertaking direct advocacy
Pursue policy discussions with institutions, partner organisations, politicians and officials across Whitehall as agreed with the Director or Policy & Engagement and Chief Executive.
Represent Creative UK on all aspects of policy, working alongside the Director of Policy & Engagement, including being Creative UK’s spokesperson when required
Account management of key Creative UK members, primarily cultural and creative industries trade bodies and organisations, including not-for-profit, regularly updating the HubSpot CRM and wider team with insight on issues and solutions.
Ensure Creative UK meets its statutory comms requirements in relation GDPR and Freedom of Information.
Key competencies and behaviours
Policy: demonstrably experienced in a public policy environment, with first-hand experience in the cultural and creative industries
Connected: holding strong working relationships with existing contacts across the policy landscape including Westminster and Whitehall
Tact and diplomacy: Ability to develop strong working partnerships, including navigating sensitive and challenging discussion to positive outcomes
Curiosity and strategic thinking: the ability to analyse and solve complex problems
Equality Diversity and Inclusion: A strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity reflected in positive action
For full Job description please refer to: https://www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/