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Public Sector Public Affairs & Public Relations Manager - Telefonica | United Kingdom

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To support the Head of Public Affairs, in shaping and delivering Telefónica’s UK public affairs and public policy programme for the Public Sector Business and help co-ordinate all engagement with policy makers, politicians and key stakeholders in Westminster, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast and Local Government.
Work alongside the Public Sector Marketing and the PR and Social Media Managersteam to develop, promote roll out Telefónica’s business and roll out the PR and PA across the regions in England, Scotland. Wales and Northern Ireland.
 
Roles and responsibilities
  •  Support and Manage the PA and PR input into the Public Sector Business overall programme.
  • Provide input and help implement campaigns & events to influence outcomes insuch a way that assist Telefonica UK to meet the business objectives above.
  •  Prepare written submissions to government departments, parliamentary select committees, PR campaigns, develop case studies and respond and other relevant bodies on relevant public sector issues.
  •  Make a positive contribute to the regular programme of face-to-face contact between Telefónica UK and key opinion formers.
  •  Represent Telefónica O2 UK Public Sector in external meeting with MP’s/MSP’s, Civil Servants and other external stakeholders in the public sector environment like the CBI. MOA andMBG.
Skills & Attributes: Essential skills, attributes and experience
  •  A stronginterest in and understanding of the public sector policy environment including an In-depth knowledge of the agendas of the political parties.
  •  A good understanding of the public sector procurement process and how PR and Comms can support the sales campaigns across the public sector.
  • Excellent communicator to all levels (written, verbal and interpersonal).
  •  The ability to represent Telefonica UK O2 (and Telefonica, where relevant) in direct dealings with officials, MPs, regional and other relevant stakeholders.
  •  Excellent stakeholder managementand ability to facilitate and influence stakeholders.
  •  Understanding of the Local Government Environment.
  •  Regional PR experience and the use of social media to influence outcomes.
  •  Strong attention to detail.
  •  Effective problem solving and decision-making ability.
  •  Ability todeliver consistent excellent results under pressure with minimal supervision and to strict deadlines.
Desirable skills, attributes and experience.
  •  Friendly and approachable with a ‘can do’ and team playing attitude.
  •  Experience of working for a customer-focused brand.
  •  A team player that will positively contribute to the Communications and Sustainability’s business deliverables.
     
Additional information
Grade: PCGT
Closing Date: 2nd June 2013
Location: Slough

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