The successful candidate will shape the organisation’s public affairs strategy, influence policy and regulatory developments, and play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s profile, reputation and stakeholder relationships. This position sits on the leadership team and requires strong political judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at senior levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Government & Stakeholder Influencing
• Develop and deliver lobbying strategies aligned to organisational strategy and member priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, legislators, political advisers, regulators, and media.
• Represent the organisation at parliamentary hearings, consultations, and policy forums.
• Lead advocacy campaigns linked to the Finance Bill, relevant government strategies, and elections.
• Secure and support high-level meetings for senior stakeholders and member representatives (briefings, materials, messaging).
• Lead stakeholder mapping and ongoing assessment of influence and impact.

Policy & Advocacy

• Monitor, assess and advise on political, regulatory and legislative developments affecting the sector.
• Develop strategic advocacy plans across priority issues.
• Collaborate with EU Affairs and internal teams to shape policy positions and submissions.
• Manage programmes of work supporting policy files and internal capability.
• Draft position papers, consultation responses and policy briefings.
• Coordinate member input and maintain alignment across messaging and advocacy goals.

Strategic Communications

• Develop and oversee a communications plan supporting both short-term priorities and multi-year strategy.
• Lead public affairs campaigns and stakeholder engagement to improve understanding and perception of the sector.
• Act as a spokesperson for media and public statements, alongside the CEO.
• Drive thought leadership outputs in support of organisational objectives.

Reputation Management

• Oversee crisis communications and reputation management planning and response.

Member Engagement

• Provide content for regular member updates on policy positions, messaging and political developments.
• Work with the wider team to activate members in support of shared advocacy aims.

Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the Policy & Regulatory team and the Communications & Public Relations team.
• Partner with executive colleagues to deliver the wider organisational strategy.
• Co-lead the Advocacy Steering Group and support Council engagement.
• Manage external providers/consultants as required.

People Management

• Set clear team objectives aligned with organisational goals and delegate effectively.
• Coach, develop and motivate team members, building purpose and commitment.
• Support individual development and progression.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and performance management.
• Foster a positive culture, strong teamwork and alignment with organisational values.

Spencer Recruitment are handling this role exclusively for our client.