The Organisation

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Our client is a leading organisation operating within financial services, with a significant public profile and an ambitious growth agenda. As part of a wider corporate affairs and communications function, the organisation is investing in its external engagement capability and is seeking an experienced public affairs leader to shape and elevate its public affairs strategy.

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The Opportunity

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This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially minded public affairs professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will lead the development of an ambitious public affairs strategy, working closely with senior executives to ensure external engagement supports wider business priorities and long-term growth.

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Alongside leading a small team, you will play a key role in strengthening the organisation's external profile, building influential stakeholder relationships and identifying opportunities to shape policy conversations in a meaningful way.

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Main Responsibilities

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• Develop and deliver a proactive public affairs strategy aligned to organisational and commercial objectives.

• Provide strategic counsel and brief senior executives on political and policy developments.

• Lead, coach and develop a small public affairs team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships across Westminster, Whitehall, trade associations and other key external stakeholders.

• Manage external public affairs agencies, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable outcomes.

• Monitor the evolving political landscape, identifying emerging risks and opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across communications, marketing, brand and wider business functions to deliver integrated campaigns.

• Manage budgets and ensure public affairs activity demonstrates clear value and impact.

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Skills & Experience

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• Significant experience leading public affairs within an in-house team, consultancy, trade association or comparable environment.

• Proven experience gained within financial services is preferred.

• Strong understanding of UK politics and the policy landscape, with experience engaging senior political and policy stakeholders.

• Confidence advising and influencing senior executives, with experience operating in high-profile environments.

• A strategic thinker who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to deliver day-to-day activity.

• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of coaching and developing others.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how public affairs can support organisational growth and reputation.

• Collaborative, proactive and intellectually curious, with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

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To apply, please submit your CV via the link.

Please note: Candidates will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to engage with this process.

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