Jobs | United Kingdom
Public Affairs & Secretariat Role | UK Trade Association | Part-Time
Application
Posted Date: 18/08/2025
Industry Sector: PR and comms
Location: United Kingdom
Market Experience: United Kingdom
Contract Length: Longer than 6 Months
Salary: £ c2500
About the Role: Public Affairs & Secretariat Service
A UK trade association is seeking a Public Affairs professional to support its government engagement and provide secretariat services. The role blends strategic advice with hands-on administration and is expected to be around five days per month.
Budget: £35,000–£40,000 (pro rata).
About the Association
This umbrella body represents several industry associations within a major UK manufacturing and consumer goods sector. It acts as a collective voice on issues including skills, trade, regulation, and sustainability, and engages with policymakers through an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
Role Overview
Secretariat & Administration
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Organise executive meetings and events
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Draft agendas, minutes, reports, and communications
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Manage budgets, subscriptions, and basic accounts
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Maintain website and social media
Advisory Group Support
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Arrange committee meetings
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Manage member lists, agendas, and actions
Public Affairs
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Provide political advice and intelligence
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Liaise with ministers, MPs, and civil servants
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Draft correspondence, questions, and briefings
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Arrange site visits and monitor policy developments
APPG Secretariat
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Ensure compliance with parliamentary rules
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Manage meetings, AGMs, and reporting
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Support MPs and Peers with letters, motions, and inquiries
Candidate Profile
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Strong grasp of UK Public Affairs and parliamentary process
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Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills
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Ability to work independently with authority
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Confident engaging at senior level
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Willingness to build sector-specific knowledge quickly
Skills
Industry Sectors
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