Government Relations Associate (UKI), Committee on Publication (Part-Time) New

Department: âCommittee on Publication Government Relations

SUMMARY

The Government Relations Associate (UKI) works under the guidance and direction of the Government Relations Counsel (UKI). The individual supports the government work of the UKI District Managers Office and its activities which further the Church Manual-based mission of the Committee on Publication: to correct in a Christian manner impositions on the public in regard to Christian Science injustices done Mrs. Eddy or members of this Church by the daily press by periodicals or by circulated literature of any sort. This position requires metaphysical and professional maturity and substantive contribution including sound organization project management critical thinking and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government Relations Associate (UKI) supports the Government Relations work undertaken at the District Managers Office. Under the supervision of the Government Relations Counsel (UKI) the incumbent will:

1. Ensure the work of Parliamentary Monitors (PMs) is carried out to ensure that a space in law is preserved for the practice of Christian Science including Christian Science nursing within the seven UKI governing jurisdictions. This may include:
1. Supervise and monitor the work of the PM Team;
2. Review bi-monthly PM reports produced by the PM Team Leader for amendments/actions prior to finalising and distribution by the PM Team Leader. Provide guidance to the PM Team Leader on content;
3. Monitor the timeliness of alerts requiring action;
4. Provide guidance and advice in the running and supervision of the PM team including:
1. Content for the bi-monthly online meetings and the annual in-person meeting of the PMs and attend such meetings;
2. Training PMs in specialist PM skills as required;
3. Assist with the recruitment of new PMs as and when required.
2. Review Consultations White & Green Papers and relevant draft legislation as it relates to the practice of Christian Science and Christian Science nursing care in the UKI.
3. Coordinate support and participate in internal and external events and meetings as needed including:
1. Draft and send approved meeting requests and help coordinate schedules;
2. Draft and/or review meeting agendas;
3. Assemble reports and materials (including agendas and papers for government meetings agency meetings etc.);
4. Attend government meetings and take meeting minutes as needed;
5. Assist with all work required in preparing for and attending meetings with workforce regulators and the inspectorates of Christian Science nursing facilities and services.
6. Provide technical support before during and after meetings.
4. Coordinate digital filing efforts of current and past items of interest (e.g. internal and external policy materials such as Consultation Responses assurances from Government Ministers key letters/emails from parliamentarians and other Government officials research materials spreadsheets memos legislative/regulatory comments etc.) in Google Suite Salesforce and M-files systems to ensure ready access and appropriate historical record.
5. Support Government Relations Counsel (UKI) in monitoring legislative/regulatory reviews including maintaining an active record of draft bills/regulations of interest; organize and monitor tracked legislation in Salesforce.
6. Assist in drafting communications to UKI Committees church members and interested individuals regarding Government Relations work.
7. May be called upon to assist with special projects for the District Managers Office and assume responsibility for the development administration and implementation of specific projects as required including annual UKI Committee conferences.
8. Other tasks and duties as requested by the Government Relations Counsel (UKI) in support of the Government Relations work.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: Reports to the Government Relations Counsel (UKI) District Managers Office.

Supervises: PM Team (including the PM Team Leader)

Regular Contacts
This position hasâ regularâ contact with the PM Team the UKI District Manager International Government Relations Counsel the District Managers Office and the Managers Office.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience
Degree and 3 years of relevant work and management experience; or 5 years of relevant work and management experience.

Knowledge/Skills
Committee on Publication work is Christian Science practice; this position requires a metaphysical approach to all work. The individual must also have excellent oral and written communication interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as experience working collaboratively and independently. Must be highly efficient and organized flexible attentive to detail able to maintain confidentiality and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and creatively. Strong work ethic and impeccable professionalism are key. Also must have commitment to and understanding of the purpose and role of the Committee on Publication as established in the Church Manual.

Technology Skills
Must have strong computer skills and a willingness to learn new programs or applications as needed. Systems currently in use include Google Suite Adobe Suite Salesforce Lightning M-files Zoom.

Work Environment
This position regularly combines work in person at the District Managers Office in London and off-site in a home office work environment

Christian Science Information
Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class instruction required.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Required Experience:

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