Remote UK External Affairs Lead, Ocean Policy

Mcsuk; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mcsuk is seeking a Head of External Affairs to lead UK-wide external affairs across Westminster, Holyrood, the Senedd and Stormont. The role requires steering campaigns, influencing policy and shaping legislation with a focus on healthy UK seas.

You will lead the Parliamentary Affairs team, manage a budget, and work with senior leaders to align policy positions and advocacy across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven senior public affairs leadership with policy influence.
• Experience engaging across four UK nations and legislatures.
• Ability to design and evaluate advocacy campaigns with measurable outcomes.
• Strong relationships with parliamentarians, officials or industry leaders.
• Sound political judgment to spot opportunities and risks.

Responsibilities

• Set the four-nation external affairs strategy with clear success measures.
• Lead parliamentary and government engagement across four parliaments.
• Direct the Parliamentary Affairs team and manage the external affairs budget.
• Build partnerships with business leaders and speak to media and public.
• Oversee legal interventions and assess associated risk.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Political engagement

Parliamentary work

Policy advocacy

Devolution policy

Risk management

Media relations

Team leadership

Remote leadership

Job description

Mcsuk is seeking a Head of External Affairs to lead UK-wide external affairs across Westminster, Holyrood, the Senedd and Stormont. The role requires steering campaigns, influencing policy and shaping legislation with a focus on healthy UK seas.

You will lead the Parliamentary Affairs team, manage a budget, and work with senior leaders to align policy positions and advocacy across the organisation.