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As LPI's Head of Public Affairs, you will play a crucial role in the think tank's operations, being at the forefront of our engagement with the external world. Your responsibilities are wide-ranging, touching on communication, outreach, event coordination, media presence, and the development of funding and partnerships. You will be required to remain as the first point of contact to the society, available to organise meetings, or take calls throughout the day or night as you communicate with partners in the UK or other countries. Maintaining professional communication and remaining well-informed is key.

Key Responsibilities:

• External Communication and Outreach: Develop and implement strategies for effective communication and engagement with external stakeholders, including the media, public institutions, the university, and the wider public. Ensure that our messaging aligns with LPI's goals and values, and highlights the work done.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain and build upon our relationships with sponsors, agencies, other think tanks, and policy groups. Your efforts will be vital in fostering partnerships and collaborations that support our mission. Continually search for new sponsors and relationships for LPI.
• Speaker and Talent Acquisition: Identify and engage speakers and individuals of interest for our events, panels, and discussions. Bringing in insightful speakers is a key part of LPI, and coordinating this with effective communication is vital.
• Event Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of LPI events from your position as point of contact. This may include logistical arrangements, coordinating with speakers, and ensuring events align with our strategic/qualitative objectives.
• Media Presence: Spearhead our efforts to maintain a strong and positive presence across the media and in news. Organising press releases, managing the embargo, and contacting and persuading journalists is important to the continued relevance and presence of LPI.
• First Point of Contact: Serve as the primary contact for the society, handling inquiries and directing them to the appropriate departments or individuals within LPI. Remain well-informed about the society’s activities, and be able to confidently represent the views and directions the society takes. Remain available as often as possible and cater to international time zones. You must be well-spoken, professional, and polite to a high extent.
• Funding and Partnerships: Actively seek out and secure funding opportunities and partnerships that can support LPI's initiatives and projects. Your ability to secure financial and collaborative support is key to LPI's success.
• Dissemination of Research: Work closely with the research department to ensure that our publications and research findings are effectively communicated to news organisations, policy groups, and the wider public. Locating the journalists and publications for this is important. Your role is critical in ensuring that the research has the largest impact possible.