Public Affairs Manager

Key Accountabilities:

Support the delivery of strategies and activities in the government / public affairs environment working alongside the wider communications teams
Work with the senior public affairs manager to respond to key legislative proposals, government consultations, and other strategic political consultations and developments that impact upon the company.
Maintain positive working relationships with stakeholder groups and provide assistance as appropriate to senior team members in their interactions with those groups.
Take responsibility for designated public affairs activities, including responding to MP enquiries, attending meetings and receptions and facilitating site visits for stakeholders.
Set out clear and consistent public affairs messages which are fully co-ordinated and consistent with broader communications activities.
Establish an effective network of internal and external contacts as appropriate to carry out the public affairs function.
Collaborate with team members to implement communications plans as required.

Essential:

Experience in public affairs / lobbying / local government
High standards of written and spoken communication
Strong influencing skills
Proven ability to grasp, understand and promote complex and sensitive issues in a persuasive and sensible way
Ability to develop and maintain a wide network of stakeholder contacts
A proven understanding of all relevant political calendars and legislative assemblies.

Desirable:

Evidence of good planning with the ability to deliver projects and activities on time
Educated to degree level
Relevant professional qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application!

Closing Date: 27th April 2025.

We offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including;

75% off the cost of a season ticket for travel to work
£3270 Inner London Allowance
75% off leisure travel for you and your family
Flexible working arrangements
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
A choice of contributory pension schemes.

About our people and the recruitment process:

We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We’re also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

We care about people, and we’re passionate about great service. We believe teamwork is key and the Anglia People Team is no exception. We have an ambitious people plan and want people that are committed to making Anglia a great place to work.

You’ll need to be flexible in your approach, and keen to learn.