Government Relations and Policy Coordinator
Description✓Government Relations and Policy Coordinator Job Description
✓Role Outline
✓Working in the Policy, Economics, Public Affairs and Media [PEPAM] team, the Government Relations and Policy Coordinator will support the delivery of ADS political and policy led events and engagements in order to further the trade association’s political reputation and goals.
✓We are looking for a confident self-starter who can demonstrate initiative, has a proactive approach to problem solving and can communicate clearly to internal and external audiences.
✓This role provides the ideal opportunity for someone with foundation experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement and project coordination
✓The successful candidate will be working on high-profile projects with senior political and industry stakeholders.
✓Role Responsibilities
✓* Providing administrative support to the PEPAM team to help it run efficiently
✓This will include arranging meetings, supporting project management, organising large mailings, and ensuring our record keeping and processes are well managed.
✓* Supporting the team with a programme of political and parliamentary events in line with ADS’ engagement plan including member-stakeholder site visits, the annual parliamentary reception and party conferences.
✓* Support political attendance at major industry events including the biennial Farnborough International Airshow, political attendance at DSEI and the ADS Annual Dinner.
✓* Coordinate with industry on key issues and campaigns across ADS sectors.
✓* Coordinate the work of the PEPAM team including, but not limited to: blogs, website content, policy publications, annual Facts and Figures guide.
✓* Provide executive assistant support to the Director of Government Relations and Policy, including diary management, managing travel logistics and processing expenses.
✓* Act as a source of information on administrative issues, providing relevant information and support to other members of the PEPAM team as required, to ensure the smooth running of the department.
✓Budget Responsibilities
✓None
✓Reporting Structure
✓The role reports directly to the Director of Government Relations and Policy with no direct reports.
✓Skills & Competencies
✓* An individual with experience working within a political or trade association environment.
✓* Proven professional experience with direct responsibility of managing engagement and building effective working relationships with stakeholders.
✓* Experience of managing multiple projects and events.
✓* A results-driven and highly motivated individual with a can-do attitude and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
✓* A self-starter who can demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving.
✓* Strong organisational skills, effective time management, and the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
✓* A good eye for detail and the ability to consistently deliver high quality, accurate work to deadline.
✓* Attitude and ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities and manage a busy workload.
✓Company Description
✓ADS represents and supports over 1,100 UK businesses operating in the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors.
✓Whether representing industry or driving forward innovation and growth, ADS is at the forefront of these activities
✓Our membership ranges from SMEs to global primes Show more →
✓Role Outline
✓Working in the Policy, Economics, Public Affairs and Media [PEPAM] team, the Government Relations and Policy Coordinator will support the delivery of ADS political and policy led events and engagements in order to further the trade association’s political reputation and goals.
✓We are looking for a confident self-starter who can demonstrate initiative, has a proactive approach to problem solving and can communicate clearly to internal and external audiences.
✓This role provides the ideal opportunity for someone with foundation experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement and project coordination
✓The successful candidate will be working on high-profile projects with senior political and industry stakeholders.
✓Role Responsibilities
✓* Providing administrative support to the PEPAM team to help it run efficiently
✓This will include arranging meetings, supporting project management, organising large mailings, and ensuring our record keeping and processes are well managed.
✓* Supporting the team with a programme of political and parliamentary events in line with ADS’ engagement plan including member-stakeholder site visits, the annual parliamentary reception and party conferences.
✓* Support political attendance at major industry events including the biennial Farnborough International Airshow, political attendance at DSEI and the ADS Annual Dinner.
✓* Coordinate with industry on key issues and campaigns across ADS sectors.
✓* Coordinate the work of the PEPAM team including, but not limited to: blogs, website content, policy publications, annual Facts and Figures guide.
✓* Provide executive assistant support to the Director of Government Relations and Policy, including diary management, managing travel logistics and processing expenses.
✓* Act as a source of information on administrative issues, providing relevant information and support to other members of the PEPAM team as required, to ensure the smooth running of the department.
✓Budget Responsibilities
✓None
✓Reporting Structure
✓The role reports directly to the Director of Government Relations and Policy with no direct reports.
✓Skills & Competencies
✓* An individual with experience working within a political or trade association environment.
✓* Proven professional experience with direct responsibility of managing engagement and building effective working relationships with stakeholders.
✓* Experience of managing multiple projects and events.
✓* A results-driven and highly motivated individual with a can-do attitude and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
✓* A self-starter who can demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving.
✓* Strong organisational skills, effective time management, and the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
✓* A good eye for detail and the ability to consistently deliver high quality, accurate work to deadline.
✓* Attitude and ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities and manage a busy workload.
✓Company Description
✓ADS represents and supports over 1,100 UK businesses operating in the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors.
✓Whether representing industry or driving forward innovation and growth, ADS is at the forefront of these activities
✓Our membership ranges from SMEs to global primes Show more →