Public Affairs Officer

What you'll do

Summary


£33,000* up to £41,800 *per annum - 30 - 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl bring something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and fast-paced Corporate Affairs Department as a Public Affairs Officer at our Head Office in Tolworth.

Working alongside the Senior Public Affairs Manager and reporting into the Team Manager, you'll support the delivery of Lidl GB’s Public Affairs Strategy. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders including Government, Parliament, Trade bodies and Think tanks and ensuring responsibility for horizon scanning, issues management, and supporting the delivery of strategic integrated campaigns.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, proactive and agile Public Affairs Officer, who thrives in a fast-paced, quality focused retail environment who can continue to build those relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you'll do


Support the delivery of Lidl GB’s Public Affairs strategy and engagement plan
Work with relevant external stakeholders such as trade associations, think tanks and academics to enhance Lidl’s reputation and influence across Government and Parliament
Represent Lidl GB in meetings with policymakers, trade bodies and external forums, both in person and virtually
Support the delivery of integrated campaigns on issues of strategic importance including collateral development, stakeholder mapping and forward planning
Build and maintain a network of external contacts across Government, Parliament and the devolved nations
Horizon scanning to drive proactive engagement with policymakers on relevant issues
Keep the business informed about relevant policy development and debates
Attend conferences, meetings and other events proactively feeding intelligence back to the business
Coordinate and support Public Affairs work across the business to ensure a consistent, strategic approach and information sharing
Manage correspondence from policymakers across GB
Support a community of best practice across the wider Corporate Affairs team through close collaboration with colleagues across the relevant business units
Provide administrative support to the team, including internal reporting

What you'll need


Experience within public affairs sector or government departments
Strong understanding of UK political landscape
Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple departments and levels
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to analyse and interpret internal and external trends and changes with short-, medium- and long-term horizon scanning
Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally
Background working directly within government or parliament is desirable
Fluent command of the English Language is essential with excellent written and oral communication skills
Degree-level education
German language skills are desirable but not essential

What you'll receive


10% in-store discount
30-35 days holiday pro rata
Market-leading family leave
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

*Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.