BNE Job: Head of Media and Public Affairs - Business for New Europe

BNE Job: Head of Media and Public Affairs

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About Business for New Europe

BNE is a coalition of business leaders articulating a positive case for reform in Europe. We provide a platform for debate on European issues to business leaders and policy makers at the highest level. We publish research, hold regular seminars and conferences, and seek to ensure that a reasoned, pro-European voice is heard in the UK.

You can find a PDF copy of this job specification here.

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Key Responsibilities

- You will assist the Director in shaping that strategy and agenda of BNE.

- Working closely with the Chairman, Director and Executive of BNE, you will be responsible for developing and delivering BNE?s media and public affairs strategy.

- You will be responsible for developing and maintaining BNE?s relationships with key journalists, broadcast producers and other relevant press and media contacts.

- You will assist with developing and maintaining relationships with BNE?s advisory council members, and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors.

- You will take a lead on organising events in London and Brussels, and at political party conferences in the UK with the assistance of the rest of the BNE team.

- You will be responsible for internal briefings on policies relating to the UK and EU relationship.

- You will assist with remarks and briefing notes for both internal and external.

- You will be responsible for managing BNE?s online presence and contacts database.

- You will assist with BNE?s research and publications programme.

- You will strive to be a recognised and respected authority on European affairs by all relevant and influential political and public policy officials.

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Candidate requirements

- The role requires someone who has a strong desire to engage with the press and media, and build BNE?s media profile.? Previous experience of working on the media, press and public affairs agenda of an organisation required.

- Experience of working on campaigns to influence policy or change public opinion.

- A good network of contacts in the media and political spheres with a desire to expand that.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.? The ability to express ideas persuasively, concisely and completely.

- Strong project management skills.? The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines or at short notice.? Flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile.

- Strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work independently or as part of a small team.

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Salary ?22-27,000 p/a plus benefits, depending on experience.? Application by way of CV and cover letter (the cover letter should be one page only) addressed to BNE Director, Phillip Souta.? Please send CV and cover letter by email toinfo@bnegroup.org?with ?BNE Application: Head of Media and Public Affairs? in the subject line. The deadline to apply is Friday 13 July.

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