£31,671 pa
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)
Swindon
Closing Date: 21 October 2018
Working across much of the country and across many different issues, the National Trust is often affected by government policy. To meet and address these policies our Government Affairs team works alongside government departments to make sure that they are aware of the impact of their decisions on our properties and land.
As part of this exciting new team, you will be responsible for developing relationships with governmental policy makers with the aim of developing the National Trust’s influence.
You will brief staff on the potential risks and opportunities that government policies will create for the Trust. Supporting the Head of Government Affairs, you will need to build and maintain relationships with ministers and officials, helping to identify who is key to support the National Trust’s agenda.
You’ll also be helping to develop the National Trust’s views on public policy, with a particular focus on planning and infrastructure. You will be drawing evidence from the Trust’s own experiences and then putting forward practical proposals for policy change.
An understanding of planning policies will be key, and knowledge of heritage and environmental issues beneficial. Exceptional communication skills (written and spoken), having experience of building internal and external relationships, and the ability to interpret complex information and then translate into easily understandable briefs are essential.