Public Affairs Adminstrator - Part Time at BLUE CROSS GROUP LTD

West Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

15600.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative support, Coordination, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Stakeholder management, Microsoft Office, Event management, Minute taking, Diary management, Content drafting, Parliamentary engagement, Compliance documentation, Attention to detail, Teamwork, Digital systems

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Public Affairs Adminstrator - Part Time Application Deadline: 14 May 2026 Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time Location: Burford Compensation: £13,986 - £15,600 / year Description Contract: part time, 21 hours per week, fixed term Salary: £13,986 - £15,600 plus London Weighting Allowance of £2,372 if London based Location: London Victoria or Burford Closing date: Monday 14th May 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 27th May 2026 We’re looking for a highly organized and enthusiastic Public Affairs Administrator to join the team here at Blue Cross. In this vital role, you’ll be the administrative backbone of our Public Affairs team, helping us advocate for change, engage with policymakers, and give a voice to the animals who need us most. This is a part time, fixed term role for 12 months. This is also a hybrid role with 40% of your week based in the office. This is one role with flexibility to be based from either our London Victoria or Burford office. More about the role As our Public Affairs Administrator, you will also be heavily involved in bringing our campaigns to life through a variety of engaging events and conferences. You will provide hands-on administrative support to coordinate speakers, manage guest invitations, and oversee the logistical details with venues and internal teams. Whether it is handling delegate registrations beforehand or providing on-the-day support to ensure everything runs without a hitch, you will be the organisational force behind our events. Additionally, you will assist in drafting and editing content for newsletters, digital platforms, and social media, preparing the essential materials that support our wider engagement activities. You will also be right at the heart of our campaigning efforts, ensuring the team runs smoothly and efficiently. You will take the lead in providing critical administrative and coordination support, particularly when it comes to our parliamentary engagement. A major part of your day-to-day will involve coordinating an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), where you will handle everything from preparing compliance documentation to communicating directly with MPs, Peers, and their teams. You will act as the secretariat for these vital meetings, scheduling diaries, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and keeping our stakeholder records impeccably up to date. This is a part time role working 21 hours a week, and these hours can be across three, four or five days a week. This is a fixed term role for 12 months. This is also a hybrid role with 40% of your week based in the office. About you We are looking for a strong administrator who thrives on organization, manages multiple tasks with ease, and keeps a sharp attention to detail while maintaining accurate records. Because you will be liaising with everyone from internal teams to parliamentarians and external suppliers, you must be a confident and natural communicator, both verbally and in writing, with a proven ability to build positive working relationships across the board. A genuine interest in public affairs, policy, or parliamentary processes is desirable. We are looking for someone who is comfortable using digital systems and Microsoft Office to keep our trackers and stakeholder information perfectly organized. You should be a fantastic team player who is ready to support our shared objectives and jump in wherever help is needed, from post-event feedback collection to drafting briefings. Most importantly, you share our core Blue Cross values and our vision that every pet deserves a healthy, happy life, and you want your daily work to actively reflect that mission! Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Experience in an administrative or coordination role Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records Confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems Ability to work as part of a team and support shared objectives Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience An interest in public affairs, policy, or parliamentary processes Experience supporting events or meetings Experience drafting or editing written content Awareness of UK parliamentary structures and processes How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Thursday 14th May. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

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Responsibilities

The Public Affairs Administrator provides essential administrative and coordination support to the Public Affairs team, including managing parliamentary engagement and All-Party Parliamentary Group activities. They also assist in organizing events, drafting content for digital platforms, and maintaining accurate stakeholder records.