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Groundwork UK is looking for a Public Affairs Officer to help put its new three-year public affairs strategy into action.

Public Affairs Officer
Salary: £32,034 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Location: Birmingham B5 Office, Hybrid

About Us

Groundwork UK is the national body of the Groundwork federation, supporting, championing and representing the work of Groundwork Trusts across the country.

This includes building national relationships with funders and policymakers, securing resources to support local delivery and acting as a managing agent for programmes and contracts delivered by Groundwork Trusts and other partners.

Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.

We support local communities and businesses to build capacity and resilience as this is vital if we are to tackle hardship, achieve a just transition to net-zero and help nature recover in a way that reduces inequality and leads to better work and healthier, happier lives.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening Groundwork’s political visibility, building relationships with key stakeholders, and supporting the federation to make a clear and compelling case for place-based environmental and social action.

Working with the Head of Policy & Communications, the postholder will map and engage national, regional and devolved political stakeholders; maintain intelligence on policy developments and opportunities; and help Groundwork Trusts prepare for and follow up political engagement. The role will also support the development of briefings, correspondence, stakeholder materials and core messages that explain Groundwork’s role and impact.

About You

We are looking for someone with a genuine enthusiasm for politics, strong written communication skills and the judgement to understand what matters, what will land and how relationships are built over time. You will be organised, self-motivated and comfortable working with senior colleagues and external stakeholders across government, combined authorities, civil society and the wider policy landscape.

Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026
Interview Details: Week commencing 16 November - Birmingham office.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We value diversity and flexibility in our workforce as we think it gives us access to a wider range of skills. We therefore strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Where appropriate, we ask our workers to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (Criminal Records Bureau) check.

No agencies please.