Public Affairs Officer (PO1) - Marketing


Company:	SOHL ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Salary:	£133.70 - £133.70
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, N1 2UD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

We're on the lookout for a new Public Affairs Officer, to help drive forward a major priority lobbying campaign relating to one of our core priorities. The role involves:

✅ Getting the issues that matter most to local people heard by decision-makers in Westminster.

✅ Delivering creative public affairs campaigns that help us achieve our key missions.

✅ Helping manage high-profile ministerial visits to Islington.

✅ Building relationships with key stakeholders, to help advance our public affairs goals.

✅ Identifying opportunities for the council to meaningfully influence Government consultations and inquiries. To support the delivery of the wider communications service's objectives, giving advice and support on public affairs for major campaigns.

The postholder will have lead responsibility and accountability for the following:

Plan and deliver public affairs campaigns for the council, tied to communications priorities and council objectives

Identifying legislative and campaign priorities, tracking Government and other policy development and overseeing the coordination of the council's responses to issues and strategic engagement with MPs

Update and operate a public affairs and policy tracking system, monitoring legislative business and coordinating effective council responses to new legislation, government consultations and Select Committee inquiries with services

Provide advice on public affairs issues to senior officers and councillors

Working with the Digital Communications and Engagement Manager, provide content for social media channels, email marketing, website and instant messaging, as part of integrated campaigns

Contribute towards council print publications, and their associated digital channels

Be an advocate for strategic communications within the council, demonstrating the importance of planned and targeted communications and corporate grip on issues

Ensure public affairs work is driven by research, data and insight, and is culturally competent for Islington's communities

Apply for this job