Senior Public Affairs Manager

The role You’ll be an advocate for MAG and engage with government ministers, civil servants, MPs and wider stakeholders. You’ll drive high-quality campaigns that promote MAG’s commercial priorities and policy positions. Your goal is to help us build our influence as a major infrastructure provider and the largest airports group in the country. You’ll be based in London with some trips to MAG’s airports and you’ll represent MAG on industry forums.  This is a very exciting role at a time of growth for the business. You‘ll be given the opportunity to work across a range of topics from decarbonization to skills, tax and infrastructure policy.      What will make you successful in the role? A track record of securing policy wins is needed. You’ll possess a strong grasp of policy and work with the Head of Policy & Public Affairs and the Group Policy Manager to formulate responses to complex issues. You’ll be able to demonstrate the personal impact you’ve had in successful campaigns and influencing activity. You’ll have around 7 years or more of experience working in public affairs, ideally in a corporate environment, where you may have gained an understanding of politics and Parliamentary procedure from a stint at a political party, in an MP’s office, agency or in-house role. You’ll have knowledge of UK public policy, ideally transport or aviation but this isn’t essential. You’re likely to have a BA or BSc Hons in subjects such as politics, economics or public policy. Other qualifications and relevant degree apprenticeships would also be considered. You’ll have leadership and presentation skills and be comfortable advising and supporting senior business leaders in a range of high-pressure external and internal settings.