Senior Public Affairs Manager

EDF Energy; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager to lead engagement with political and industry stakeholders. The role requires extensive public affairs experience and strong political networks to develop strategies that influence policy on energy supply and zero carbon homes. With a starting salary of £65,000 and a hybrid working model, this position offers competitive benefits including a market-leading pension scheme and various perks to support personal growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

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.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Line management experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Strong political networks

Communication and influencing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Line management experience

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

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.