External Affairs Lead: Housing Policy & Stakeholder Lead

Thirteen; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is looking for an External Affairs Lead to lead public affairs and political engagement efforts. This hybrid role involves managing key stakeholder relationships and building the external affairs strategy. The ideal candidate should be experienced in public affairs strategy and possess a good understanding of UK housing policy. Competitive salary and generous benefits including 28+ days of annual leave, pension contributions, and health support are offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 17%

Health and wellbeing support

Discount and Reward platform

Qualifications

• Experienced in public affairs strategies and policy engagement.
• Good understanding of political landscape and social housing context.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into briefings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver external affairs strategy aligned with corporate plan.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with government and local authorities.
• Represent the organization at meetings and events.
• Coordinate messaging and campaigns with communications team.

Skills

Public affairs strategy delivery

Understanding of UK housing policy

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading housing organization in the UK is looking for an External Affairs Lead to lead public affairs and political engagement efforts. This hybrid role involves managing key stakeholder relationships and building the external affairs strategy. The ideal candidate should be experienced in public affairs strategy and possess a good understanding of UK housing policy. Competitive salary and generous benefits including 28+ days of annual leave, pension contributions, and health support are offered.