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Would you like use your experience of working in a political or external affairs role to help Uniper develop and maintain positive relationships with our key political stakeholders? We are currently looking for someone with a good understanding of the UK parliamentary and political process to join our public affairs team in the UK.
Would you like use your experience of working in a political or external affairs role to help Uniper develop and maintain positive relationships with our key political stakeholders? We are currently looking for someone with a good understanding of the UK parliamentary and political process to join our public affairs team in the UK.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
- Support Uniper UK’s lobbying activities and engagement by planning and delivering engagement plans, helping to develop and maintain positive relationships with key political stakeholders from across the UK.
- Follow the political process, providing intelligence on upcoming legislation, select committee reports, parliamentary questions, and political developments, ensuring the business is kept aware of relevant issues.
- Draft and produce high-quality briefing material for senior management, advising and preparing input into political processes such as parliamentary questions and stakeholder meetings.
- Ensure good relations with constituency MP offices by coordinating correspondence, securing and supporting meetings with MPs, coordinating follow-up material, visits, or further meetings.
- Support colleagues with the development of internal/external communication, lines to take, press releases and speeches as needed.
Your profile
Essential
- Relevant degree or advanced level qualification preferably in politics, economics or similar.
- Proven experience of working in a political affairs or external facing advisor role.
- Working knowledge of the UK parliamentary and political process.
- Excellent relationship building skills with demonstratable experience of dealing with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven strong communication skills – both written and verbal - with good attention to detail and the ability to translate and communicate complex information.
- Motivation to work independently as well as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Experience of working within an MP’s office, parliament, government department or similar related institution.
- Knowledge of the key issues facing the energy industry.
Your qualities
- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact
vicky.pattison@uniper.energy
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
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| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Deadline: | 15/09/2024 |
| Salary: | Business Services Agreement- Band 6 |
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
