/External Affairs Officer

External Affairs Officer

City of Londongbvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
GBP 42,800 - 42,800/year
// Salary Range
42,800–42,800 GBP / year
// Posted
1 week ago

About the Role

  • Join a high-profile external affairs function
  • Help shape the reputation of a major purpose-driven organisation.
About Our Client

Our client is a large, purpose-led organisation that plays a significant role in supporting communities across London. Operating in a highly regulated environment, they are undergoing an exciting period of transformation and are looking for an ambitious communications and public affairs professional to help strengthen their external profile and stakeholder relationships.

Job Description
  • Manage media enquiries, monitor coverage and support the delivery of proactive and reactive media relations activity.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including MPs, councillors, industry bodies and external partners.
  • Produce briefings, correspondence, stakeholder communications, statements and other high-quality written materials.
  • Monitor political, regulatory and sector developments, providing insights on emerging opportunities and reputational risks.
  • Support senior leaders with stakeholder engagement, events, visits, incident response and crisis communications activity.
The Successful Applicant
  • Experience in public affairs, corporate affairs, media relations, government relations or external communications.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience working with political, regulatory or external audiences.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality briefings, correspondence and communications materials.
  • Demonstrable interest in UK politics, current affairs and the wider public policy environment.
  • Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.
What's on Offer
  • Salary between £42,800 and £47,200, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Permanent position based in London.
  • Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector on meaningful policy initiatives.


If you're interested in this role, apply now.
People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Job summary
  • Job function
  • Marketing & Agency
  • Subsector
  • PR & Communication Agencies
  • Sector
  • Public Sector
  • Where
  • City of London
  • Contract type
  • Permanent
  • Consultant name
  • Mohammad Jameul
  • Consultant phone
  • +442072692127
  • Job reference
  • JN-082026-7078986

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