Senior Public Affairs Lead – Scotland (Hybrid: Remote)

Vma Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Exchange for Change is seeking a Senior External Affairs Manager for Scotland to shape and deliver high-impact public affairs and engagement programmes around the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). This hybrid role (Glasgow/remote) focuses on driving awareness and engagement with diverse stakeholders to support a major environmental infrastructure programme.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in public affairs, policy development, and strategic communications, with strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public affairs, policy, communications or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of the Scottish political system and policy landscape.
• Strong relationships with government, industry, and external stakeholders to DRS.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and represent an organisation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers to raise the reputation and profile of Exchange for Change and the DRS in Scotland.
• Develop engagement strategies and build advocacy networks.
• Provide strategic advice on policy, briefing, and consultation responses.
• Identify emerging issues and manage reputational risk.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy writing

Communication

Job description

Exchange for Change is seeking a Senior External Affairs Manager for Scotland to shape and deliver high-impact public affairs and engagement programmes around the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). This hybrid role (Glasgow/remote) focuses on driving awareness and engagement with diverse stakeholders to support a major environmental infrastructure programme.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in public affairs, policy development, and strategic communications, with strong