External Affairs Lead (6 month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Strategic External Affairs Lead to join their high-performance team on a fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in driving key strategic priorities in youth employment, requiring exceptional skills in communications, public affairs, and stakeholder relations. The successful candidate will develop and execute an integrated advocacy plan while managing vital relationships and ensuring smooth project management processes. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating systemic change for marginalized youth and shaping the future of youth employment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional skills in communications and public affairs.
• Experience in strategic project management and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated external affairs and advocacy plan.
• Manage key senior relationships and oversee project management processes.
• Assist with budget management and resource planning.

Skills

Communications

Public Affairs

Stakeholder Relations

Strategic Project Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

Ellwood Atfield

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

448456f3eb75

Job Views:

12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Ellwood Atfield are partnered with the Youth Futures Foundation to appoint an External Affairs Lead to join their high-performance team on a 6 month FTC basis.

About Youth Futures Foundation:
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment, dedicated to addressing disparities in youth employment for marginalized groups. Their mission is to ensure all young people can access and maintain quality jobs. Established in 2019 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, they drive systemic change through grant funding programs and evidence-based policy advocacy.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly effective senior external affairs professional. As the Strategic External Affairs Lead, you will work closely with the Director of Policy & Communications to drive key strategic priorities and projects in 2024. This fixed-term role requires exceptional skills in communications, public affairs, stakeholder relations, and strategic project management. The job will be initially for 6 months on an FTC basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Develop and execute an integrated external affairs and advocacy plan for 2024, leveraging their assets to lead the thought leadership agenda on youth employment.Oversee external influencing themes for youth employment and marginalized young people, including mental health, apprenticeships, and early NEET prevention.Support engagement and communications for their forthcoming 'What Works' manifesto for youth employment.
• Integrated Policy & Communications Directorate: Set up project management processes to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.Define and oversee partnership approaches for key aspects of their work.Assist with budget management, resource planning, and reporting activities.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Manage key senior relationships, including with fellow Youth Employment Group (YEG) organizations.Design and commission strategic stakeholder mapping work.Establish internal processes for managing and sharing stakeholder engagement.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are passionate about joining Youth Futures Foundation. Deadline for applications is 19 May.