Senior Public Affairs Manager

EDF Energy; Acton Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager to influence policy and manage stakeholder relationships. This hybrid role will involve developing public affairs strategies and advising on political risks. Candidates should have extensive public affairs experience and excellent communication skills. Starting salary from £65,000, with additional benefits such as a market-leading pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Customisable benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Qualifications

• Extensive public affairs experience and strong political networks.
• Proven success in managing high-profile stakeholder programmes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EDF's public affairs strategy and engagement programmes.
• Build relationships with MPs and key stakeholders.
• Advise senior leaders on political issues and risks.
• Manage parliamentary lobbying campaigns and events.
• Oversee external agencies and line manage two Public Affairs Officers.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Strong political networks

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Line management experience

Energy sector experience

Job description

Senior Public Affairs Manager

Posting date: 2025-12-17T01:00:00

Location: Abberley, Worcestershire, UK, WR6 6

Application deadline: 2026-01-14T01:00:00

Job Overview

Job Description

Senior Public Affairs Manager Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

About the Role

Ready to influence the conversations that shape Britain's energy future? At EDF, Success is Personal - and with us, your career journey is yours to shape.

The Opportunity

As Senior Public Affairs Manager, you'll lead engagement with political and industry stakeholders to help deliver An Electric Britain. You'll develop and manage public affairs strategies that support our business objectives and influence policy on nuclear, energy supply, and zero carbon homes.

This hybrid role combines home working with generally a few days a week in our London office, plus flexibility to attend meetings as needed. Salary starts from £65,000 depending on experience.

Who You Are

• Extensive public affairs experience and strong political networks
• Proven success in managing high-profile stakeholder programmes
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Line management experience
• Energy sector experience is helpful but not essential

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading EDF's public affairs strategy and engagement programmes
• Building relationships with MPs and key stakeholders
• Advising senior leaders on political issues and risks
• Managing parliamentary lobbying campaigns and events
• Overseeing external agencies and line managing two Public Affairs Officers

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary from £65,000, you'll enjoy a market-leading pension scheme and customisable benefits including electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, and more. At EDF, we believe success has many definitions. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal - it's your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we'll support applicants requiring adjustments.

Closing Date

Closing date: 18.12.2025

Join us and find your success at EDF!