Executive External Affairs Lead

Southwark Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwark Council in London seeks an Executive External Affairs Manager to lead the Leader’s Office and Executive Office, shaping political leadership and external engagement. You will influence regional and national partners while guiding senior officers to deliver priorities.

You will oversee a high-performing team, coordinate complex stakeholder initiatives and advise executives on policy, governance and communications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Experience supporting senior leaders at a strategic level.
• Sound understanding of local government and political environments.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Outstanding relationship-building with senior stakeholders and partners.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team supporting the Leader and Executive Members.
• Influence and connect with regional and national partners, government bodies, and political stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality advice, briefings and support to executives to deliver priorities.
• Represent and collaborate across council departments to reflect political priorities in policy and service delivery.
• Coordinate complex programmes of meetings, visits, events and communications to support executives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Policy understanding

Job description

Southwark Council in London seeks an Executive External Affairs Manager to lead the Leader’s Office and Executive Office, shaping political leadership and external engagement. You will influence regional and national partners while guiding senior officers to deliver priorities.

You will oversee a high-performing team, coordinate complex stakeholder initiatives and advise executives on policy, governance and communications in a fast-paced environment.