Lobbyist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Lobbyist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Attending select committee hearings, party conferences and other events;
Establishing and maintaining two-way communication with relevant official bodies and stakeholders;
Developing new business.
Reading and monitoring political publications and printed transcripts;
Advising on potential responses that may be required;
Responding to requests for information;
Responding to public policy threats and opportunities;
Maintaining relationships with existing stakeholders;
Monitoring proceedings at government departments, institutions, think-tanks, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other bodies in order to keep clients informed of any developments related to their field of activity;
Researching, forecasting and evaluating the effects of public policy on an organisation, using public sources, political intelligence and personal contacts;
Writing newsletters, briefings, campaign material and press releases;
Maintaining regular contact, in person and in writing, with politicians, civil servants, and/or staff in local authorities and regulatory bodies to brief them on clients’ work and concerns;

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Lobbyist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Lobbyist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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