Group Public Affairs & Campaign Senior Manager

Connells Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency and property services firm in the UK seeks a Public Affairs Lead to drive strategy, engagement, and advocacy efforts. This role involves leading the development of the public affairs strategy, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and providing strategic insights on policy matters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in public affairs and a deep understanding of the political landscape. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs or policy roles.
• Strong understanding of political, legislative, and regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of public affairs strategy.
• Provide analysis and advice on political, legislative, and regulatory developments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate the Group's policy positioning and responses.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Public relations

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Operating across a broad portfolio of residential and commercial services, we support customers through every stage of the property journey. With a widespread branch network and recent strategic acquisitions, we continue to strengthen our market position while investing heavily in people, culture, and transformation.

This is a genuinely exciting time to join us.

You will lead the design and delivery of high-impact, insight-driven campaigns that promote Connells Group's strategic priorities, enhance our influence with policymakers and stakeholders, and strengthen our reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Acting as the strategic connector between internal teams and external audiences, you'll help shape how Connells Group engages with government, regulators, and industry bodies to drive meaningful policy outcomes.

Your key Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of Connells Group's public affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group's commercial and reputational objectives.
• Provide timely analysis and strategic advice on political, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting the housing and financial services sectors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, government officials, trade associations, and think tanks to enhance the Group's profile and influence.
• Support senior leadership engagement in external policy dialogues, select committees, consultations, and industry forums.
• Coordinate the Group's policy positioning and responses to government consultations, ensuring consistency and clarity of message.
• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of public affairs and advocacy campaigns that promote Connells Group's perspective on key issues and demonstrate thought leadership in housing and property.
• Translate policy insight into compelling campaign narratives that mobilise internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with public affairs and communications agencies, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality outputs.
• Work cross-functionally with PR, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Legal, Risk, and divisional teams to ensure unified messaging and policy alignment.
• Support the Head of Communications and Executive Team in preparing for stakeholder engagements, briefings, and media opportunities.
• Embed public affairs awareness across the business, driving internal understanding of the political and regulatory environment.
• Develop and oversee performance metrics, evaluation frameworks, and reporting tools to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Provide regular reports and insights to the Executive Team on policy risks, opportunities, and stakeholder perceptions.