Public Affairs Adviser; Parliamentary

Position: Public Affairs Adviser (Parliamentary)
Location: Greater London

** Public Affairs Adviser (Parliamentary)
**** Join a team where
***** Purpose
* **** is at the heart of everything we do,
***** Ambition
* **** drives us to be the best we can be,*
* *** Respect
* **** shapes our culture and*
* *** Trust
* **** builds our foundation.
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* Contract:

** Permanent
* *** Salary:** £42,445 - £45,000
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* Location:

** London
* * Reporting to:
Senior Public Affairs Manager
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* Working hours:

35 hours per week - full time. Where possible, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. Please let us know in your application your desired working pattern.
* By joining our team, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds – hybrid working and the collaboration of a great office environment.
* Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office.
* As well as extensive opportunities for personal and career development.  
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* About Us:

** The Financial Ombudsman Service is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that plays a vital role in UK financial services. Every day we help resolve disputes between consumers, or small businesses, and their financial service providers.  As our Public Affairs Adviser (Parliamentary), you’ll help strengthen our relationships and influence across Parliament and government. Working within our Public Affairs team, you’ll engage with Ministers, parliamentarians, policymakers and other key stakeholders to build understanding of our work, share our insight and support our strategic priorities.
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* What You’ll Do:

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* * Build relationships and support engagement with Ministers, parliamentarians, policymakers and other key stakeholders.
* Monitor political, legislative and financial services developments, providing briefings and insight to colleagues and senior leaders.
* Represent the organisation externally, respond to stakeholder enquiries and contribute to government and regulatory consultations.
* Identify opportunities to influence policy and strengthen engagement, supporting our wider strategic priorities and objectives.
* To be considered for this role, you’ll need to show us that you’ve got the skills and capabilities. You’ll have to meet the following minimum criteria:
*** Minimum Criteria –
*** Stakeholder engagement:
Demonstrable experience engaging with  MPs/parliamentarians, government departments, regulators or senior policymakers.
* Public affairs / policy experience:
Professional experience in public affairs, parliamentary affairs, government relations or policy, with evidence of monitoring or responding to political, legislative or regulatory developments.
* Evidence-based policy:
Experience using data, research or evidence to develop policy recommendations, consultation responses, briefings or advice for senior stakeholders.
* Written communication:
Evidence of producing senior-level briefings, parliamentary materials, consultation responses, policy papers or stakeholder communications, translating complex information into clear messaging.
** Why You'll Love Working With Us:
** We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture, influence our decisions, and underpin our vision and strategy.  They set out how we play our PART through Purpose, Ambition, Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here: https://
* ** Flexibility**:
Work your way — remote, hybrid, or in-office
* ** Wellbeing**: [Health plan, gym memberships, mental health support]
* ** Growth**:
We invest in your future with [courses, mentorship, promotions]
* ** Culture**:
Diverse. Inclusive. Collaborative. Fun.

We pride ourselves on our reward package, and it reflects the importance of the work our people do. We offer highly competitive and transparent pay and benefits, bringing together base salary, generous…