Regional Head of Corporate Affairs

Page Executive; Glasgow; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Regional Head of Corporate Affairs in Glasgow to manage relationships with governments and stakeholders for a global bank. This role involves developing advocacy strategies and policy initiatives. Candidates should have a strong background in financial services or government, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence diverse audiences. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Previous roles in government/politics, media, consultancy, or regulated corporate environments.
• Experience in financial services, banking, or regulated industry.
• Ability to interpret public policy and political developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with governments and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and execute advocacy and policy strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gain insights and determine goals.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Excellent relationship-building

Stakeholder management

Skilled communicator

Project management

Job description

Overview

Regional Heads of Corporate Affairs (Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol)

public affairs, campaigns, media

About Our Client

Global Bank

Job Description

I am looking for Regional Head of Corporate Affairs in Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol for a global bank. You will:

• Management of relationships with governments, politicians, regulators and relevant stakeholders to advocate the bank's interest/position in policy discussions.
• Development and execution of external advocacy and policy strategy that shapes how the bank responds to emerging policy trends so that its interests are communicated.
• Collaboration with and advice to stakeholders including senior managers, industry groups, think tanks, agencies and others to gain policy insights and determine policy goals.
• Development of advocacy campaigns and initiatives that support the bank's policy efforts through public and private engagements, education, and lobbying.
• Monitoring and evaluation of successful advocacy initiatives and contribute to future improvements by looking into new markets and sectors.

The Successful Applicant

You will have:

• Commercial mindset with previous roles in government/politics, media, consultancy, or regulated corporate environments.
• Previous roles in financial services, banking, or another highly regulated industry.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences.
• Ability to interpret public policy and political developments and assess and communicate their impact.
• Skilled communicator, with good presentation and writing capabilities.
• Ability to craft and implement corporate communication strategies aligned with business goals and experienced in crisis communications.
• Demonstrated project management experience and successful campaign execution.
• Collaborative, and able to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of the UK political, media, and business landscape.

What’s on Offer

£85,000 PA, bonus and excellent benefits