Senior Public Affairs Manager - Hybrid - London, UK

EDF Energy; Bryn Du; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager in the UK. This hybrid role involves leading public affairs strategies and engaging with key political and industry stakeholders to influence policy on energy. The candidate should have extensive public affairs experience and strong political networks. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £65,000, alongside excellent benefits including a pension scheme and various customisable perks.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing high-profile stakeholder programmes.
• Energy sector experience is helpful but not essential.

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

Extensive public affairs experience

Strong political networks

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Line management experience

Job description

About the Role

London, UK

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.

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

We're looking for someone with:

• 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.

EEO Statement

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