Public Affairs Officer

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel... you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday. Are you a Public Affairs professional with in house corporate experience looking for a new opportunity? This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business. What is the role? This role will influence corporate strategy as well as deal with governmental, parliamentary, and influential third-party audiences. If you have a keen interest in politics and current affairs, can be tenacious in exploring issues and are an excellent relationship builder, this role has lots to offer. Supporting Gatwick Airport's public affairs strategy and engagement. Working alongside the Public Affairs Lead and Head of External Engagement and Policy to influence Government ministers and civil servants, MPs, local authorities and Councillors, as well as third-party organisations to support Gatwick's corporate objectives. You will be expected to lead on engagement and policy development within topics areas such as sustainability, surface access, and skills, telling the Gatwick story and bringing the views of external stakeholders in, to influence our corporate strategy. What will you do?

• Profiling of Gatwick's key parliamentary and corporate stakeholders, maintaining relationship management and correspondence databases
• Drafting of local and national stakeholder correspondence; as well as briefing notes and profiles for meetings with senior political stakeholders and internal stakeholders
• Tracking political developments and opinion at a national level; and working with internal teams to provide Public Affairs support for campaigns and announcements.
• Coordination of written input into Government consultations and other public policy bodies and providing insights to relevant colleagues on key policy issues.
• Playing a key crisis communications role in managing the reputation of the airport during disruption or incidents.
  
  Experience within an in-house public affairs role in a corporate environment
• Degree qualified in relevant subject area desirable
• Experience of dealing with governmental, Parliamentary, and influential third-party audiences within the UK
• Awareness of key developments in transport, infrastructure & environment policy
• An ability to identify issues that could impact business reputation
• Strong research skills, taking technical information and translating it into a compelling narrative for external stakeholders
• Strong verbal communication skills, to effectively brief stakeholders
• Strong writing skills, including drafting reports and letters to senior stakeholders
  
  Let's make time fly
Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop your career with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers. Creating an enjoyable and effortless passenger experience Our passengers are at the heart of everything we do. We've grown from a small flying club to the UK's second largest airport - serving over 46 million passengers in 2019. We're focused on making the journey through the airport as quick and smooth as possible - for every passenger. If this is your kind of challenge, join our team as we rebuild and grow for our passengers, people and local communities. Inside Gatwick We're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - the airport is a city that never sleeps. Here's just some of the things you'll really enjoy: BENEFITS - Your payslip is only part of the pacakge. At Gatwick we offer you health, travel and financial benefits IN THE ACTION - You'll have a backstage pass to all the action. We encourage you to explore the airport and shadow other teams. GIVING BACK - You'll have two days every year to support a cause that's important to you and take part in our community programmes. Grow your career with us Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers. You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.

What's in it for you?We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does... well... take off.