Director of Policy and Public Affairs

HISTORIC HOUSES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization representing historic properties is seeking a Director of Policy & Public Affairs in Greater London. This role involves developing and implementing the organization's public affairs strategy to influence policies beneficial to its members. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills with experience in public affairs. You will manage a small team and work closely with various stakeholders to advance the interests of historic houses and gardens across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy and public affairs roles.
• Proven ability to influence public policy.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public affairs strategy.
• Maintain relations with stakeholders in government.
• Manage team members in external affairs.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Excellent communication skills

Interest in heritage and cultural policy

Job description

Are you a senior policy and public affairs specialist with a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills and a strong interest in heritage and cultural policy? If so, we’re keen to hear from you as we recruit a new Director of Policy & Public Affairs at Historic Houses.

Historic Houses represents around 1,450 historic houses, castles and gardens in independent ownership across the UK. These places include the country’s most highly visited stately home properties (such as Blenheim, Castle Howard and Longleat) alongside hundreds of lesser known but still highly valued and appreciated historic house properties.

The Director of Policy & Public Affairs is a key member of our London-based team, and part of the Senior Leadership Team. The role is responsible for developing and implementing Historic Houses’ public affairs strategy, seeking to influence the development of public policy in the interests of the houses and gardens that we represent. The Director will therefore maintain good relations with stakeholders, in governments across the UK and in the sectors in which we operate. The postholder will develop and implement public affairs campaigns, commission research projects as necessary, and advise member houses on policy, public affairs and education-related matters.

The postholder is responsible for line management of our External Affairs & Communications Officer (F/T), Parliamentary & Public Affairs Officer (F/T) and Policy Officer (F/T). The postholder also manages a Policy Adviser for Wales (P/T remote).