Senior Public Affairs Manager

EDF Energy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager to lead their public affairs strategy and manage engagement programmes with political and industry stakeholders. Key responsibilities include advising senior leaders, managing lobbying campaigns, and building relationships with key stakeholders. The role offers a starting salary from £65,000 along with a market-leading pension scheme and customisable benefits, representative of a commitment to employee growth and diversity.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits including electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience leading public affairs strategies is essential.
• Must demonstrate success with high-profile stakeholder programmes.
• Energy sector experience is helpful but not essential.

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

Extensive public affairs experience

Strong political networks

Excellent communication skills

Influencing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Line management experience

Job description

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

18.12.2025

Join us and find your success at EDF!

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