Public Affairs Manager

Sustain; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustain is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to lead initiatives that influence food and farming policy. The role involves strategic communication, networking, and political engagement to shape policy debates positively. Ideal candidates will display strong advocacy skills and keen political instincts.

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs and policy development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in political processes and government workings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver public affairs activities.
• Collaborate with campaigns and communications teams.
• Identify key processes to maximize political attention.

Skills

Public Affairs

Networking

Relationship Building

Communication

Political Influence

Job description

Sustain has an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Manager to join us in making a significant impact on food and farming policy-making. Reporting to the Director of Policy and Advocacy, you will be responsible for planning and delivering our public affairs activity during a period of significant possibility for UK food system change.

With your experience in public affairs, networking, and relationship-building skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will work with our campaigns and communications teams on strategic communications, narratives, and framing that engage political audiences and help shape the policy debate to create an enabling environment for positive decisions by power holders for a food system that benefits people and the planet.

You will have excellent political and influencing instincts and a strong interest in policy development and the workings of Parliament and Government to identify the processes and moments to maximize political attention on our issues and galvanize support for our asks and positive policy changes.

Download the job pack for full details of the role, including how to apply.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 July 2025

First interviews will take place via Zoom on: Tuesday 22 July (pm) and Wednesday 24 July (am) 2025.

Second interviews will occur in person on: Friday 1 August 2025.

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Sustain
The Green House
244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
London E2 9DA

Sustain advocates for food and agriculture policies and practices that improve health and welfare, promote equity, and enrich society and culture.