Strategic Public Affairs Leader – Food & Drink

Food and Drink Federation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Leisure travel insurance

Health & wellbeing allowance

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

The Food and Drink Federation in London is seeking a Head of Corporate Affairs to lead engagement with government, Parliament and political stakeholders. You will shape our public affairs strategy and strengthen the industry voice across Whitehall and Westminster.

The role requires senior leadership, extensive networks, and the ability to translate policy into clear communications while guiding a Corporate Affairs team in a fast-changing political environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading public affairs or government relations at senior level.
• Strong understanding of Westminster, Whitehall and UK political processes.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, persuasive communications.
• Experience advising senior leaders on political strategy, messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams.
• Awareness of policy issues affecting the food and drink manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with government, Parliament and other political stakeholders across agreed policy and campaign areas to build influential relationships.
• Develop and deliver an annual public affairs strategy and stakeholder engagement plan.
• Design and lead high-profile public affairs campaigns with coordinated messaging for government and parliamentarians.
• Lead on the production of political briefings, correspondence and stakeholder communications.
• Build strong relationships with member companies and engage prospective members.
• Advise the Chief Executive and senior leadership on political strategy and cross-party relationships.
• Lead, coach and develop the Corporate Affairs team and work with Communications on integrated activity.

Skills

Public affairs

Government relations

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Policy analysis

Political insight

Job description

The Food and Drink Federation in London is seeking a Head of Corporate Affairs to lead engagement with government, Parliament and political stakeholders. You will shape our public affairs strategy and strengthen the industry voice across Whitehall and Westminster.

The role requires senior leadership, extensive networks, and the ability to translate policy into clear communications while guiding a Corporate Affairs team in a fast-changing political environment.