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External Affairs Manager
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About the Company
Our client, an established public-sector heritage organisation, is seeking an External Affairs Manager to lead regional stakeholder and political engagement across the Midlands.
About the Role
Working within the External Affairs team and alongside regional colleagues, the role will support the delivery of a national engagement strategy and wider organisational priorities. The successful candidate will build influential relationships with political, public-sector, development and heritage stakeholders, while helping colleagues communicate the value and wider benefits of the historic environment. The position offers significant scope to shape regional engagement, influence local decision-makers and identify opportunities for public and professional communications through traditional and social media. Flexible working options may be considered, including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours and alternative working arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of the organisation’s national engagement strategy and strategic priorities.
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key regional stakeholders and political audiences.
- Engage with senior local authority officers, elected leaders, mayors, MPs and representatives from the development and heritage sectors.
- Equip and support colleagues to engage effectively with local decision-makers.
- Communicate the social, economic and community value of the historic environment.
- Influence stakeholders to support positive outcomes for people and places across the region.
- Collaborate with regional teams, internal colleagues, local communities and external partners.
- Identify opportunities for public and professional engagement through the media and social media.
- Initiate and lead projects within an agreed strategic framework.
- Manage competing priorities and respond effectively to multiple demands.
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Qualifications
- Experience of stakeholder engagement, external affairs or public affairs in support of strategic priorities.
- Experience of influencing and collaborating with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, including local communities.
- Experience of initiating and leading projects within a strategic framework.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple demands.
Required Skills
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Applications will be assessed against these criteria.
Preferred Skills
- Defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
- 28 days’ annual leave.
- Corporate discounts.
- Complimentary entry to heritage attractions across the country.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible working options, subject to operational requirements.
- Support for workplace wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
Pay range and compensation package
Salary: £39,590–£41,761 per annum
Equal Opportunity Statement
Reasonable adjustments are available for disabled and neurodivergent candidates.
Application Process
Candidates will be required to answer a selection of application questions designed to assess their skills and suitability for the role. A CV is not expected to form part of the application process. Applications should be submitted through the recruitment consultant’s application process by 17 July 2026. Candidates should ensure that all application information is factually accurate, original and reflects their own experience. AI-generated content should be used only as inspiration rather than submitted directly.
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