External Affairs Executive
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Location
Dublin
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
35,000 - 40,000 plus package
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Contact:
Kyna Timbs
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Job ref:
6506
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Expiry date:
2023-04-12
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Consultant:
Kyna Timbs
Reporting to the Head of External Affairs this role will suit a professional with 1 – 3 years’ experience in external affairs, policy writing, politics or public affairs.
Based in the office in Dublin North 3 days per week, working from home 2 days per week. Onsite parking provided.
Working as part of a global team day to day duties include
- Closely monitoring current events and developments in terms of policy announcements and proposed legislative changes.
- Analysing relevant policy and legislation
- Developing and executing engagement/advocacy plans and strategies.
- Responding to public consultations and requests for input, participating in consultation forums.
- Preparing messaging, communications, briefing papers and position papers for internal and external use.
- Conducting stakeholder mapping and analysis to support developing working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Preparing communications and relevant updates for internal stakeholders including senior leadership to share insights and ensure awareness and understanding of strategically important issues.
- Conducting research, prepare briefings and speaking notes.
- Support with external communications activities to ensure alignment with external affairs priorities and messaging.
- 1-3 years relevant experience.
- Third level education in a relevant business field such as politics or social science or communications.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure while managing multiple competing projects and priorities.
- Strong work ethic with ability to be resilient and flexible.
- Excellent analysis and communication skills; able to understand complex information and translate it into suitable messaging, reports presentations etc. for different audiences (including senior management and external stakeholders).
- Strong IT skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Packages (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Additional European language is advantageous.
- Passion for environmental issues is a plus.
For more information on this role please contact Kyna Timbs on ktimbs@alternatives.ie.