Head of Public and Regional Affairs

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company as a Senior Manager in Public and Regional Affairs. In this pivotal role, you will lead impactful campaigns, shape the company's position on critical issues, and manage relationships with political stakeholders across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on business goals while influencing External Affairs at a major UK organization. If you are passionate about public affairs and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills for high-level engagement.
• Proven experience in public and regional affairs.

Responsibilities

• Craft and lead effective public affairs campaigns.
• Manage key relationships with political stakeholders.

Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Expertise in translating complex issues

Advising senior partners

Understanding of UK political landscape

Leadership in high-performing teams

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Sector: Media and Publishing, Technology | Role: Senior Manager | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Join Virgin Media O2 as a Senior Leader in Public and Regional Affairs

In this central role, you'll craft and lead effective campaigns, help shape the company's position on critical issues, and manage key relationships with political stakeholders across the UK. Reporting to the Director of Public and Regional Affairs, you'll be responsible for a high-performing team, guiding and advising senior leadership, and leading our efforts to reinforce Virgin Media O2's presence and influence in the public and political arena at both national and local levels. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on business goals while shaping External Affairs at a major UK company.

Who we are

The UK's fastest widely-available broadband network, the nation's best-loved mobile brand, and one of the UK's biggest companies.

We are diverse, high-performing teams packed with talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, driven by our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

We are Virgin Media O2, and we look forward to seeing what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, committed to removing bias and barriers for our people and candidates. We embed equity and inclusion into all aspects of our work, from policies to relationships. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must-haves

To be considered, you must have the following experience:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills at the highest level
• Expertise in translating complex and technical issues into clear, accessible communication
• Proven experience advising and briefing senior internal and external partners, including shareholders, with confidence and integrity
• Deep understanding of the UK political landscape, parliamentary processes, and local government
• Extensive experience in public and regional affairs, gained from agency or in-house environments
• Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure, managing shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership in successfully leading high-performing teams, including agency partnerships, to deliver strategic results

The other qualities we value

We'd also love you to bring:

• Critical thinking and campaign development skills
• An understanding of the UK's telecoms and technology political and regulatory landscape
• Experience working within a broader External Affairs function, with knowledge of PR/communications to enhance political activities

What's in it for you

We aim to celebrate our people and create a culture that empowers everyone to bring their best selves to work daily. We believe that an inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

At Virgin Media O2, you will receive a comprehensive reward package with numerous benefits and optional extras designed to support you and your loved ones, ensuring you're covered in life's various circumstances.

Next steps

If you feel you belong here, we'd love to learn more about you and your experience. The next steps, if successful, include a Saville Assessment and three interviews (via Teams and face-to-face). When applying, please inform us of any adjustments needed to support your recruitment process. We review applications and conduct interviews throughout the posting period, and the closing date may be moved forward. We encourage early applications. Please note, employment is conditional upon passing background checks, including criminal record and, where applicable, financial probity checks. Your recruiter can provide more details.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.