Public Affairs Executive

Public Affairs Executive

From £37,959, £1,100 flex allowance, up to 15% discretionary bonus + benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you? 

To support London Gatwick's  public affairs strategy and engagement. Working alongside the Public Affairs Lead and Public Affairs Manager to influence Government, civil servants, MPs, local authorities, Councillors, and third-party organisations to support Gatwick's corporate objectives. 

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business. 

What is the role? 

You will be expected to deliver political, policy and opinion former monitoring and tracking, manage contact and correspondence databases and other core tools, and support stakeholder engagement and events through input into briefing materials, managing event logistics and budget administration

What will you do?  

• Political & stakeholder relationship support: Map and profile Gatwick's key parliamentary and corporate stakeholders, maintain relationship management and correspondence.
• Support on drafting of local and national stakeholder correspondence and briefing notes including regular MP newsletter.
• Political and policy monitoring: ensure comprehensive tracking and monitoring of key political opinion formers,  parliamentary output and policy developments.
• Support PA Lead and PA Manager on input into Government consultations by providing insights and information on policy issues.
• Communication and events: Support wider corporate affairs function by providing information to support communication campaigns and announcements. 
• Support organisation of key events e.g. stakeholder airport visits, party conference etc.
• Issues Management: provide information and assistance during disruption and incidents as required by public affairs team and relevant issues/crisis lead.

Do you have what we're looking for? 

• Experience within an in-house public affairs environment, consultancy or political context
• Educated to degree level desirable
• Confidence in engaging with governmental, Parliamentary and influential third party audiences
• An ability to identify issues that could impact business reputation
• Strong verbal communication skills, to effectively brief stakeholders
• Excellent writing skills, including drafting reports and letters to senior stakeholders
• Strong research skills, taking technical information and translating it into a compelling narrative for external stakeholders
• Awareness of key developments in transport, infrastructure & environment policy desirable
• Ability to successfully manage agencies and third parties on projects 

What's in it for you?  

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by: 

• A discretionary annual bonus,  

• Free staff parking,  

• Discounted rail travel to work,  

• Share matching scheme and more.  

We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.  

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.   

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.   

What's it like to work at London Gatwick? 

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. 

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success. 

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.  

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick. 

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick