Regional External Affairs Manager – Reputation & Stakeholders

Persimmon Homes; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Persimmon Homes is recruiting a Divisional External Affairs Manager to join the External Affairs team. The role can be based at Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham or Leeds with regular travel across the region, reporting to the Head of External Affairs.

You will manage relationships with councillors, MPs, officers and local communities to deliver our external affairs strategy. This position suits someone stepping up to a manager role or an experienced external affairs or communications

Formación

• Experience engaging with political, community or business stakeholders.
• Background in public affairs, communications, PR or political environment.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Organising and leading stakeholder engagement to support planning applications; working directly with councillors, MPs, officers and local communities.
• Responding to media enquiries, identifying proactive PR opportunities 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; identifying risks and opportunities.
• Anticipating and helping manage reputational risks.
• Ensuring consistent messaging across external affairs, press and internal communications.

Descripción del empleo

Persimmon Homes is recruiting a Divisional External Affairs Manager to join the External Affairs team. The role can be based at Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham or Leeds with regular travel across the region, reporting to the Head of External Affairs.

You will manage relationships with councillors, MPs, officers and local communities to deliver our external affairs strategy. This position suits someone stepping up to a manager role or an experienced external affairs or communications