External Affairs, Research and Strategy Manager

TN United Kingdom; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic External Affairs, Research and Strategy Manager to lead initiatives that align corporate strategies with the external environment. This role involves monitoring regulatory changes, engaging stakeholders, and providing strategic insights to the Executive Team. The successful candidate will excel in building professional relationships and possess strong communication skills. With a hybrid working model and attractive benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence key decisions and engage with senior contacts across the sector.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working Model

Attractive Benefits

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in communications or external affairs is required.
• Experience advising colleagues at all levels, including executives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure corporate plans align with the external operating environment.
• Develop stakeholder engagement initiatives to support the Corporate Plan.

Skills

Strategic Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Networking

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Education

Professional Qualification in Communications

Job description

External Affairs, Research and Strategy Manager, Walsall

Client: Page Personnel

Location: Walsall, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 03d98ea4d470

Job Views: 2

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Salary: c55k pa + attractive benefits such as local government pension scheme

About Our Client

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Responsibilities

1. Ensure that our corporate plan and strategies are aligned and responsive to the external operating environment.
2. Monitor the external environment, including regulatory and public policy changes, to keep strategies current.
3. Support effective communication and interpretation of the corporate plan and strategies within the business.
4. Assist the Executive Team in strategic reviews by providing analysis and insights.
5. Maintain and update stakeholder management strategies to ensure effectiveness.
6. Develop and lead stakeholder engagement initiatives to support the Corporate Plan.
7. Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
8. Monitor parliamentary, local, and devolved government updates relevant to policy areas, providing briefings to senior leaders and the board.
9. Analyze insights to assess their impact on the business and inform decision-making.
10. Build a network of senior contacts across the sector and regional stakeholders.
11. Identify opportunities for the organization's voice in regional and national forums and research projects.
12. Provide timely briefings to senior colleagues on relevant news and influential individuals or organizations.
13. Support external engagement activities, including conference presentations and briefings.
14. Collaborate with communications teams and external agencies to develop strategic PR initiatives, including thought leadership and speaking opportunities.
15. Manage reputation through stakeholder and media engagement, including crisis communications and proactive efforts.
16. Create external networks and forums to advance the Corporate Plan.
17. Attend sector and political events to stay informed and connected.
18. Lead on stakeholder perception surveys in collaboration with external agencies.
19. Oversee the External Affairs budget, including planning and monitoring expenditures.

The Successful Applicant

• Possess a professional qualification in communications and/or external affairs.
• Have experience advising colleagues at all levels, including executives.
• Be strategic and analytical with insight and intelligence.
• Excel in building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Have strong networking and influencing skills.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional presentation style.
• Be capable of clarifying complex information with high attention to detail.

What's on Offer

Salary up to 55,500 pa plus attractive benefits. Hybrid working: typically 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.