Senior Public Affairs Manager - Hybrid - London, UK

EDF; Molesey; 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 shape public policies influencing Britain's energy future. This hybrid role offers a starting salary of £65,000, where you will lead stakeholder engagement and manage public affairs strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive public affairs experience and strong political networks. You’ll benefit from a market-leading pension scheme and customisable benefits, driving your personal career journey toward success.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits

Discounted gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs with a strong network.
• Proven success managing stakeholder programmes.
• Excellent influencing skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public affairs experience

Strong political networks

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Line management experience

Job description

Senior Public Affairs Manager - London, UK

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

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.

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 :

Join us and find your success at EDF!

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Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transitiontowards an ElectricBritain.