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Senior Public Affairs Officer

University of the West of Scotland
Job LocationPaisley
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary30,000 - 50,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Marketing and Student RecruitmentPaisley CampusGrade 6: £38,592 - £46,047 per annumREQ001955THE POST We have big ambitions. Do youThe Marketing and Student Recruitment team at University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has a requirement for an experienced, proactive and enthusiastic Senior Public Affairs Officer.You will have a strong, proven track record in developing and delivering public affairs projects and programmes - and building professional relationships - that inform and influence local, regional and national policymakers, and protect and enhance reputation.You will play an essential role in further enhancing UWSs influence on public policy and discourse.You will engage - and build productive and effective relationships - with key target stakeholders and partners, at local, regional and national levels. You will work with the wider Communications team and engage with colleagues across the institution - includingStrategic Planning - on a challenging remit across the public affairs and policy arena.You will develop a plan of strategic stakeholder communications activities aligned to - and in support of - the Universitys overall mission, objectives and strategy. You will be flexible and diplomatic, with an ability to effectively horizon-scan and providehigh-quality political monitoring insights, analysis and advice to colleagues, at all levels, on policies that impact the University, and wider higher education sector. You will proactively devise and deliver engaging events, briefings, papers, presentationsand speeches as required, and contribute to internal and external communications to our diverse audiences.The successful candidate should have the following:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably including a public affairs element.
  • Proven track record of successful project management, delivery and evaluation of public affairs campaigns
  • Proven track record in reputation management.
  • Experience in a public affairs and/or policy-based environment
  • Experience of producing briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience of establishing and managing effective relationships with external stakeholders
  • Experience of working with national, regional or local government partners to deliver activities or projects
It is essential that you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both oral and written, with an ability to interpret and effectively convey complex information. You will be a natural collaborator who is resilient, with a focused approachand finely honed attention to detail.ABOUT USUWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is ranked in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). UWS is one of Scotlands largest and most dynamicmodern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degreesprovide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses. With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge,we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key rolein a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.We offer our colleagues a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
  • 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
  • 19.3% employers pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
  • A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
  • Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
  • Fitness facilities across our campuses
  • Free gym membership
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional, career and research development opportunities
Further information, including details of how to apply are available at UWS Jobs.Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 20th March 2023The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520

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