Public Affairs Lead

the Public Affairs Lead will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a public affairs engagement strategy.

Client Details

Our client is a high profile Travel and Transport business

Description

Public Affairs Lead

• Direct the company's public affairs strategy and policy agenda.
• Lead on key policy issues and legislative matters impacting the company.
• Achieve significant influence as a representative of the Business on policy in dealings with the UK Government, Parliament, high-ranking Civil Servants, lobby groups, think tanks, NGOs and industry groups.
• Influence the views of political stakeholders through proactive and reactive activities, so that their views are informed, accurate and positive. Respond to queries, co-ordinate responses and track opinion.
• Engage with external stakeholders and government bodies to shape policy decisions.
• Build relationships amongst local MP's, officials and special advisors / agents and draft responses to public policy proposals.
• Deputising for the Head of External Engagement and Policy on occasion.

Profile

A successful Public Affairs Lead should have:

• Exceptional working knowledge of Westminster and Whitehall
• Demonstrable experience within a Public Affairs role
• Strong working background of dealing with governmental, Parliamentary and influential third-party audiences within the UK.
• Awareness of key developments in infrastructure & environment policy an advantage
• An excellent command of written English, and ability to write professional letters, emails, engaging copy and formal reports
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Job Offer

• Permanent or Interim opportunity
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working

Public Affairs Lead

West Sussex (Crawley)

Transport and Rail