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Job summary
A leading public affairs organization is seeking an External Affairs & Events Manager based in Central London (Hybrid). The ideal candidate will lead stakeholder engagement and advocacy efforts, manage high-profile events, and coordinate between various teams. Essential experience includes public affairs and event management, along with strong communication and organisational skills. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 plus benefits.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in public affairs, government engagement, and stakeholder relations.
- Event management experience is essential.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills tailored for diverse audiences.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Understanding of the UK political landscape and parliamentary procedures.
- Media or technology sector experience advantageous but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement plans across government, industry, and consumer groups.
- Manage high‑profile events, including industry conferences and parliamentary briefings.
- Produce and disseminate stakeholder materials such as briefings, presentations, and correspondence.
- Oversee monitoring and reporting of policy, political, and industry intelligence.
- Manage external public affairs agencies to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Skills
External Affairs & Events Manager
Location : Central London (Hybrid)
Salary : Up to £60,000 base + competitive benefits
We are looking for an External Affairs Manager to lead stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities, including parliamentarians, policymakers, and industry bodies. You will take ownership of planning and managing high‑profile events and coordinating with internal teams and external agencies. This is a fast‑paced role for someone experienced in public affairs, government relations, and event management.
- Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement plans across government, industry, and consumer groups.
- Manage high‑profile events, including industry conferences and parliamentary briefings.
- Produce and disseminate stakeholder materials such as briefings, presentations, and correspondence.
- Oversee monitoring and reporting of policy, political, and industry intelligence.
- Manage external public affairs agencies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Proven experience in public affairs, government engagement, and stakeholder relations.
- Event management experience is essential.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, tailored for diverse audiences.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Understanding of the UK political landscape and parliamentary procedures.
- Media or technology sector experience advantageous but not essential.
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