Parliamentary & Public Affairs Associate

UK Regulators' Network; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory organization is seeking a Parliamentary & Public Affairs Associate to join their Communications and Engagement team. The role involves strengthening the organization's reputation and delivering on public affairs strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in stakeholder engagement and public affairs. This position offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements in Birmingham and London. Closing date for applications is 19/10/2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs and stakeholder engagement.
• Skill in developing proactive campaigns.
• Ability to contribute to communications strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build the organization's profile and strengthen its reputation.
• Help deliver the public affairs strategy effectively.

Job description

Overview

Ofwat regulates the water sector in England and Wales, https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/jobs/make-a-splash/

Role

We have an opportunity for a Parliamentary & Public Affairs Associate to join our Communications and Engagement Team within Office of the Chief Executive Directorate.

Context

The water sector is entering a new chapter. Following the Independent Water Commission’s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction – one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment.

Ofwat will be working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We’re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales.

While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact.

We are looking for a Parliamentary and Public Affairs Associate to join our Communications and Engagement team. This role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments.

Responsibilities

• You will be involved in Ofwat’s busy public affairs function: building our profile, strengthening our reputation, developing proactive campaigns, and championing stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to, and help deliver, our new public affairs strategy, building on our overall communications strategy and ensuring that we target stakeholders effectively, deliver the right messages across to the right audiences and strengthen our horizon scanning and issue management.

Additional Information

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Location

Birmingham, London

Contract type

Loan, Permanent, Secondment

Profession

Associate, Public Affairs

Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date

19/10/2025