Regional External Affairs Leader – Stakeholder & PR

Persimmon plc; Thornaby-on-Tees; Remote; GBP 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

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Life Cover

Pension

Bonus

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Diversity & Inclusion

Zusammenfassung

Persimmon Homes is seeking a Divisional External Affairs Manager in Thornaby (TS17) with regular travel across the region to lead stakeholder engagement, manage planning-related council and community relations, and shape external communications. The role collaborates with regional teams and senior leaders to protect and enhance reputation.

You’ll drive proactive PR, advise on political and reputational issues, and ensure consistent messaging across external affairs, press and internal comms in a

Qualifikationen

• Experience engaging with political, community or business stakeholders
• Background in public affairs, communications, PR or a political environment; this could include roles in local authorities, consultancies/agencies or working in an MP’s office
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to deliver proactive communications or PR opportunities
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and advising on approach
• Experience in a large or complex organisation would be advantageous

Aufgaben

• Organising and leading stakeholder engagement to support planning applications and engage councillors, MPs, officers and communities
• Responding to media enquiries and promoting positive stories
• Drafting clear, high-quality communications including press releases, briefings and stakeholder correspondence
• Advising senior colleagues on political, reputational and communications issues
• Monitoring political and policy developments to identify risks and opportunities
• Anticipating and helping manage reputational risks and ensuring consistency across channels

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Communications

PR

Strategic thinking

Jobbeschreibung

Persimmon Homes is seeking a Divisional External Affairs Manager in Thornaby (TS17) with regular travel across the region to lead stakeholder engagement, manage planning-related council and community relations, and shape external communications. The role collaborates with regional teams and senior leaders to protect and enhance reputation.

You’ll drive proactive PR, advise on political and reputational issues, and ensure consistent messaging across external affairs, press and internal comms in a