This Public Affairs and Communication Manager role requires a skilled professional to oversee and manage external communications and public affairs within the transport and distribution sector. The ideal candidate will be adept at fostering relationships with key stakeholders while ensuring the company's strategic messaging and positioning are consistent and effective.
Client Details
Our client is an established organisation within the transport and distribution industry. They are renowned for their commitment to customer service and operational excellence. Their focus lies in their dedication to improving the passenger experience and driving sustainable transport solutions.
Description
- Work with the companies partners to deliver an engagement plan for UK rail/bus companies.
- Own the stakeholder database to ensure stakeholder communication is regularly delivered.
- Write briefing notes on policy and regulatory issues for the groups executive team.
- Demonstrate understanding of the groups policy goals in order to write thought leadership blogs.
- Identify opportunities for the company to promote its strategic agenda and activities at conferences and events.
- Work with corporate communications manager to support the delivery of all aspects communications (internal,external and social media).
- Assist with speeches for senior leadership.
- Monitor parliamentary activity (including attending APPGs, Transport Select Committee where appropriate) and advise on key developments
Profile
- Strong experience of public affairs and communications, either through in-house or agency roles
- A comprehensive knowledge of politics and current affairs
- Excellent communications skills; confident in engaging with senior leaders.
- Collaborative team player who can influence others across the business.
- Enthusiastic with high personal motivation and ability to use own initiative.
- First-rate organisational and strong planning skills
- Flexible and pragmatic with a hands-on attitude
- Ability to challenge the status quo with the aim of improving the way we do things by influencing others to think differently.
Job Offer
- 10% bonus.
- Free rail travel into London.
- A rewarding role in a company committed to sustainable transport solutions and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities for professional growth within the transport and distribution industry.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Public Affairs and Communication Manager looking to make their mark within the transport and distribution industry. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.