Public Affairs Executive

Stopgap - Marketing, Digital & Creative Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Stopgap is recruiting for a part-time public affairs role in London, offering 3 days per week. You will lead stakeholder engagement, secure high-level interviews with politicians and regulators, and shape policy communications within the housing sector.

You will collaborate with corporate communications, political correspondence specialists, and senior leadership to develop strategic external messaging and advocacy. A strong background in UK housing policy and regulated sectors is essential.

Qualifications

• UK public affairs or corporate communications experience in agency/in-house/political environment.
• Interest in housing policy, property management, regulatory developments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to simplify complex topics.
• Experience handling sensitive/politically charged topics in regulated sectors.
• Autonomous, proactive with ability to manage multiple priorities and advise executives.

Responsibilities

• Secure high-level interviews, meetings, and roundtables with politicians, regulators, and key stakeholders across Westminster and devolved governments.
• Build strong relationships with MPs, local authority leaders, and industry bodies.
• Support the development and delivery of the overarching public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Prepare high-quality briefing papers and meeting materials for the senior leadership team.
• Advise internal senior stakeholders and subject matter experts on key public affairs matters.
• Monitor housing policy changes and translate complex regulations into clear communications.
• Navigate critical industry topics including Building Safety, Later Living, Energy Reform, and Commonhold.
• Act as a central bridge between corporate communications, political correspondence, and business teams.

Skills

Public affairs

Housing policy

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Executive advisory

Job description

• INDUSTRY SECTOR: Residential Property
• LOCATION: London, Hybrid

• JOB TYPE: Permanent/Part Time (3 days per week)
• INDUSTRY SECTOR: Residential Property
• LOCATION: London, Hybrid
• SALARY: £40,000-£43,000 pro-rata

Are you a public affairs professional looking to shape policy and drive real change? This part‑time role offers a unique opportunity to lead stakeholder engagement and influence the evolving UK housing landscape.

About The Company

• My client is a leading property business that's investing heavily in marketing, communications and brand as part of an exciting transformation journey
• You will enjoy an environment where new ideas are welcomed and success is shared, and work alongside corporate communications and political correspondence specialists to build an expert, trusted voice for the industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

What you'll be doing

• Secure high-level interviews, meetings, and roundtables with politicians, regulators, and key stakeholders across Westminster and devolved governments
• Build strong relationships with MPs, local authority leaders, and industry bodies
• Support the development and delivery of the overarching public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy
• Prepare high-quality briefing papers and meeting materials for the senior leadership team
• Advise internal senior stakeholders and subject matter experts on key public affairs matters
• Monitor housing policy changes and translate complex regulations into clear communications
• Navigate critical industry topics including Building Safety, Later Living, Energy Reform, and Commonhold
• Act as a central bridge between corporate communications, political correspondence, and business teams.

ABOUT YOU

What we’re looking for

• Proven UK public affairs or corporate communications experience gained within an agency, in‑house, or political environment
• Strong understanding of or genuine interest in housing policy, property management, and regulatory developments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for various audiences
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive or politically charged topics within regulated sectors
• A proactive, autonomous approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and advise at the executive level.

You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.