We are looking for an enthusiastic Liaison Officer to develop and implement the Christian Voice parliamentary strategy. The successful candidate will respond to calls for evidence, build relationships with parliamentarians, policymakers and partner organisations to advance our objectives and the kingdom of God.
Responsibilities will include:
Developing and delivering a parliamentary strategy.
Liaising with and briefing parliamentarians and policymakers.
Working with other Christian and sympathetic organisations.
Keeping abreast of the current composition of Parliament, members of Government, shadow ministers, members of relevant Select Committees, All-Party Parliamentary Groups, party pressure groups and potentially helpful MPs and Peers.
Knowing which government departments and committees are asking for evidence and helping to prepare submissions and briefing papers.
You will also be expected to:
Attend networking events as they arise with MPs, policymakers, and other organisations.
Meet MPs and members of the House of Lords to promote our objectives – and maintain such relationships.
Plan publicity strategies and campaigns.
Give presentations on our behalf.
Help organise events such as fringe meetings, press conferences, exhibitions and lectures.
Liaise with our Media Manager to use social media to disseminate key messages.
Write articles for our newsletter to keep Christian Voice members up to speed with developments in Parliament.
Carry out other duties and responsibilities not outlined above consistent with the role.
Qualifications and Essential Skills:
Education to degree standard or equivalent.
Excellent IT skills and computer literacy.
Excellent communication skills.
Effective organisational skills.
Personal Attributes:
The ability to work co operatively as part of a team,
The ability to make good use of time and stay focussed when working independently.
High degree of confidence and self-motivation.
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good attention to detail.
Strong commitment to the Christian Faith and a passion for the values and objectives of Christian Voice.
Flexibility in terms of hours.
Willingness to travel as necessary.
Salary and Conditions of Service
Salary: £20,000 – £25,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week. Normally, hours will be Monday to Friday, but some Saturday working may also be involved.
Holidays: 20 days paid holiday pro rata + Bank holidays
* It is possible that this job could be done at least initially on a self-employed basis.
Reporting to: Director of Operations.
Location: Based at home with some travel required.
To apply:
Apply by email to jobs@christianvoice.org.uk attaching your CV and a covering letter stating why you are suitable for the role.
Subject Heading: ‘Job Application: Parliamentary Liaison Office’
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2022
Your CV should include your full name, address, date of birth and contact details, education, qualifications, employment history including voluntary and paid positions and outside interests or hobbies.
Also confirm you are able to provide a reference from your church minister or leader.
You may wish to send links to examples of work you have done showing interest you have taken in politics, including personal websites and social media pages where you have posted relevant written and/or video content.
Feel free to phone our national director on 07931 490050 for more details or an informal chat.
The Organisation:
Christian Voice is the trading name of the National Council for Christian Standards in Society, a charity registered in England and Wales. We work UK-wide to bring a Christian perspective to current events, debates and policy in the light of Biblical truth.
The objects of the charity are: ‘The promotion of the principles of historical biblical Christianity and the information and education of the national public and of responsible authorities on the basis of these principles in particular.’
We believe Almighty God is involved in the whole of life and that he blesses those nations and individuals who do things according to his ways. We empower and encourage individual Christians to pray for national repentance and work for Godly government and we also seek to influence policy-makers directly through the machinery of Parliament.
We uphold Christianity as the faith of the United Kingdom, counter anti-Christian prejudice and promote active Christian citizenship through participation in the British political process and fostering close ties with key political institutions and with other Christian prayer and lobby groups.
We are seeking personnel to advance our ministry, promote the Gospel of the King of kings and the theonomic policies we put forward to advance the kingdom of God. Those working for us will have confidence in and commitment to those aims.
Working for Christian Voice is a career-advancing and faith-building opportunity. We expect to see answers to our prayers.
