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We are looking for an experienced professional with an extremely strong public affairs, policy and research background – who is imaginative, innovative and bold, who can communicate complex ideas accurately, succinctly and clearly, and who can be persuasive. We have been able to grow an authentic voice which represents, promotes, and enhances the interests of the UK’s world-leading creative sector through high-profile public campaigning and representations to the UK Government and a wide range of national and regional governmental bodies on policy solutions. This is made possible through convening, mobilising, and partnering with an influential and diverse mix of creative organisations, creators, education providers, trade bodies and unions that make up our membership.
The role is responsible for ensuring Creative UK effectively uses policy and advocacy in the UK to support its mission.This role provides a unique opportunity to work directly with policymakers, politicians and individuals and organisations from across the UK’s cultural and creative industries, from advertising, architecture, museums, galleries, fashion, film, tv, craft, heritage, publishing, visual arts, performing arts and video games, and others; you’ll be a real game-changer helping to lead a movement for positive change.
LOCATION: Central London, MIN 2 days per week working from the Creative UK workspace.
STARTING SALARY: Up to £60,000 + benefits including pension, private medical and life assurance
CONTRACT: Permanent
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 10th May 2024 midday.
Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. First round interviews will take place virtually on 29th May 2024, second round interviews on 6th June in person London, immediate appointment preferred.
Please note we are not able to consider candidates based outside of the UK. Previous applicants need not apply, no agencies please *Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
REPORTS TO: Director of Policy & Engagement
LINE MANAGES: Key colleagues within the Policy, Research and Advocacy functions
Our Policy & Public Affairs Manager will operate at the very heart of our work. Joining a fast-paced and agile team, you will develop and execute Creative UK’s policy and public affairs strategy in close collaboration with leading industry bodies, creative organisations and creators from across the UK. This means working across all areas of policy, with a core focus on areas that are top priorities for the sector. You will also have the opportunity to account manage a diverse range of influential key members across the creative sector.
This role provides an opportunity to be a real game-changer, acting at the forefront of our external comms to implement high-impact campaigns to influence policy-makers, politicians and the general public.The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge and passion for policy and politics, a natural flair for convening, communicating and writing. You should have a strong interest and passion for the sector and will act as a key advisor to the CEO, Director of Policy & Engagement and wider leadership team. This is a truly unique opportunity to join our team, champion, influence and make an impact.
LOCATION: LONDON or within proximity to London is preferred, however flexible, UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and Central London. With a minimum 2 day per week working from a Creative UK workspace.
SALARY: Up to £45,000 depending on experience + benefits
CONTRACT: 2-year fixed term, full time, scope to become permanent after year 1
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 6th May midday.
Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. First round interviews will take place virtually on 24th May 2024 with the final round in-person on 31st May in London, immediate appointment preferred. Please note we are not able to consider candidates based outside of the UK. *Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request