Public Affairs Officer

LocationBirmingham, B5 Office (Hybrid)

SetupHybrid

LevelMid

Posted2w ago

Policy & Advocacy

Quick answer

Groundwork UK is hiring a full-time, permanent Public Affairs Officer in Birmingham (hybrid) to implement a new public affairs strategy, focusing on political visibility and stakeholder engagement, with a salary of £32,034 per annum.

Role: Public Affairs Officer
Organization: Groundwork UK
Location: Birmingham, B5 Office (Hybrid)
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Mid
Compensation: £32,034 per annum
Category: Policy & Advocacy

The role

Groundwork UK is seeking a Public Affairs Officer to implement its new three-year public affairs strategy, focusing on political visibility and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do

Strengthen Groundwork’s political visibility
Build relationships with key stakeholders
Support the federation to make a clear and compelling case for place-based environmental and social action
Map and engage national, regional, and devolved political stakeholders
Maintain intelligence on policy developments and opportunities
Help Groundwork Trusts prepare for and follow up political engagement

What it takes

Strong written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Organized and self-motivated
Understanding of policy developments and political landscape
Experience in stakeholder engagement
Ability to develop and follow up on political engagement

What you'll bring

Strong written communication skillsAbility to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholdersOrganized and self-motivatedUnderstanding of policy developments and political landscapeExperience in stakeholder engagementAbility to develop and follow up on political engagement

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Birmingham, B5 Office, with a hybrid work schedule.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is £32,034 per annum.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include strong written communication skills, ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, organized and self-motivated, understanding of policy developments and political landscape, experience in stakeholder engagement, and ability to develop and follow up on political engagement.

How do I apply?

Interested candidates can find out more and apply by clicking the 'find out more & apply' button, which will direct them to the Groundwork UK website to complete their application.

When is the closing date?

The closing date for applications is Friday, 30th October 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on Groundwork UK's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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