Government Relations Coordinator (US Government Communications)
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
Starting salary - £31,776 per annum (plus contributory pension)
This role is a hybrid role, where the successful candidate will work 1-2 days a week from MAG’s Manchester City Centre office, working from home within the UK the other days per week.
We are looking for an exceptional Government Relations Coordinator to work within our Government Relations and Partnerships team, focusing on high-quality reports, communications and advocacy materials, initiatives and engagement for U.S. government-funded projects.
You will work closely with country programmes, colleagues in Government Relations in the U.K and America, and the Communications and Advocacy team to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality visibility, reporting and communications materials for MAG’s U.S. government-funded projects. This includes ensuring high-quality media and communications engagement is achieved through the development of communications plans and social and digital media content.
You will support on visibility and awareness-raising activities that profile U.S. Government-funded projects. You will support the Government Relations Manager (U.S.) and the Head of Government Relations to deliver communication and visibility initiatives designed to ensure the strategic growth of the organization through business development. You will also support with the development of high-quality reports, showcasing MAG’s life-saving work around the world.
The successful candidate will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills and be able to build positive working relationships with country programmes, MAG’s Manchester and America offices, and key donor focal points. You will have excellent writing and editing skills with ability to analyse complex issues and detailed information and translate them into engaging messages, together with the ability to create impactful social media and web content. The successful candidate will have previous experience in communications, creating content and visibility materials, including high-quality digital and print materials. Knowledge of photo editing, Canva, InDesign or other publishing software and website content management systems is an advantage.
This is a unique and fast-paced role, which will require high levels of initiative and strong multi-tasking skills. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple teams across the world, and to develop within the role. You will be creative and flexible, solution-focused, and committed to MAG's goals and exceeding donor expectations.
There is likely to be the opportunity for some international travel in order to visit our programmes in the Middle East, Africa, South America or South-East Asia.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to Apply
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:
MAG – GR Coordinator, Application Information Pack
Application is by submission of a fully completed Application Form. This document should be submitted to humanresources@maginternational.org before the closing date of 26th August 2022.
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.
