Public Affairs Manager – 12 Month FTC

Ellwood Atfield; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated charity seeks a Public Affairs Manager to lead public affairs activities and influence policy for disabled people. This role is crucial for raising awareness and ensuring effective dialogue with Parliament and other stakeholders. The candidate will develop and implement strategies aligned with the organization's vision, engaging with parliamentarians and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs and advocacy roles.
• Ability to manage projects and teams effectively.
• Skill in facilitating stakeholder conversations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the public affairs strategy.
• Amplify the organization's voice in Parliament.
• Monitor political landscape and provide briefings.

Skills

Understanding of parliamentary processes

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

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Public Affairs Manager – 12 Month FTC, Harlow

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Client:

Ellwood Atfield

Location:

Harlow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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17

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Organisation

Our client is a dedicated charity with the mission to enhance accessibility for disabled people by funding, supporting, and innovating in the transport sector.

The Opportunity

They are looking for a Public Affairs Manager to join our Communications Team and lead on their public affairs activities. This new role is critical in raising awareness of the organisation's work and influencing policy to benefit disabled people. The role involves managing political landscape monitoring, advising senior leadership on necessary actions, and preparing briefings for engagements with Parliamentarians and senior Ministers. The Public Affairs Manager will also assist developing and implementing their Public Affairs and Government Engagement Plan.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the public affairs strategy aligned with the organisation's vision.
• Amplify the organisation's voice in Parliament and political spheres, managing relationships with parliamentarians and stakeholders.
• Monitor the political, legislative, and regulatory landscape, providing advice and briefings to senior management.
• Manage a contact program for Parliamentarians, facilitating dialogue on issues relevant to the foundation's work.

Experience Required

• Strong understanding of parliamentary processes in Westminster, Scotland, and other devolved nations.
• Ability to manage projects independently and contribute effectively to team efforts.
• Experience in proactively identifying opportunities to influence policy.
• Ability to facilitate sensitive conversations to reach consensus.
• Effective engagement with stakeholders in Government, industry, and other organisations.

How to Apply:

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