Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement Lead — CPD & Pension

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

3 volunteer days

Christmas Closure

CPD opportunities

Healthcare

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead public affairs, communications and engagement activities that support strategy and raise trust profile. You will develop stakeholder relationships, produce briefings, and coordinate content with colleagues and partners to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role includes leading on key events, managing external partners, and monitoring national policy to inform local

Qualifications

• Deliver public affairs, communications and engagement activity aligned with strategy.
• Develop stakeholder relationships and ensure timely responses to enquiries.
• Produce stakeholder briefings and manage engagement plans for key projects.
• Oversee the Trust's Stakeholder and Community Engagement plan and coordinate reports.
• Lead on events and visits with high-profile stakeholders.
• Monitor national policy and sector developments to inform local practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage stakeholder engagement products including newsletters and events.
• Advocate for good practice in communications and manage external supplier contracts.
• Produce monthly reports and horizon scan political landscape.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Communications

Event management

Briefing & reporting

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead public affairs, communications and engagement activities that support strategy and raise trust profile. You will develop stakeholder relationships, produce briefings, and coordinate content with colleagues and partners to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role includes leading on key events, managing external partners, and monitoring national policy to inform local