Regional Head of Corporate Affairs (Birmingham)

Page Executive; Birmingham; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking institution is seeking a Regional Head of Corporate Affairs in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage key relationships and develop advocacy strategies in a fast-paced environment. The ideal applicant will have a commercial mindset and experience in financial services, alongside excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £85,000 per annum, plus bonus and exceptional benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and excellent benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Commercial mindset with experience in government/politics, media, consultancy, or regulated corporate environments.
• Previous roles in financial services or highly regulated industries.
• Ability to craft and implement corporate communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Management of relationships with governments, politicians, and regulators to advocate for the bank.
• Development and execution of external advocacy and policy strategy.
• Monitoring and evaluating successful advocacy initiatives.

Skills

Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

Ability to interpret public policy and political developments

Skilled communicator

Understanding of the UK political, media, and business landscape

Collaborative and able to work under pressure

Job description

• Regional Head of Corporate Affairs in Birmingham for a global bank
• Public affairs, corporate affair, communications

About Our Client

Our client is a large global bank. They are known for their professional approach and commitment to excellence, offering a stable and rewarding work environment.

Job Description

I am looking for Regional Head of Corporate Affairs in Birmingham 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

A successful Regional Head of Corporate Affairs should 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

• Competitive salary of £85,000 per annum plus bonus and excellent benefits.
• Permanent position within a large organisation in the financial services industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead corporate affairs in a strategic role, we encourage you to apply.