Strategic Public Affairs Lead

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) +

Flexible working arrangements

Career breaks and sabbaticals

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Bike loan

Job summary

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is seeking an experienced external affairs professional to lead our external affairs activity and support the delivery of organisational priorities through stakeholder engagement, public affairs and media relations.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will build relationships with parliamentarians, government officials and partner organisations, delivering strategic advice and ensuring the organisation is well positioned within an evolving external

Qualifications

• Experience in external affairs or communications, translating complex issues into clear messages.
• Ability to build high-level relationships with parliamentarians, partner organisations and government officials.

Responsibilities

• Build productive relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders and partners.
• Provide high-quality briefings on political, regulatory and reputational developments.
• Communicate complex information in a clear, concise and engaging way.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the organisation's profile, influence and reputation.
• Manage competing priorities and respond effectively in a fast-changing environment.
• Demonstrate strong judgement, diplomacy and influencing skills.
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Media relations

Strategic advisory

Diplomacy

Job description

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is seeking an experienced external affairs professional to lead our external affairs activity and support the delivery of organisational priorities through stakeholder engagement, public affairs and media relations.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will build relationships with parliamentarians, government officials and partner organisations, delivering strategic advice and ensuring the organisation is well positioned within an evolving external