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