Public Affairs Manager – Global Savings & Investment Company

Main Responsibilities

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• Support the development and delivery of a strategic public affairs engagement plan aligned to business objectives.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with Ministers, parliamentarians, civil servants, policymakers, and key external stakeholders.
• Design and deliver proactive engagement programmes and public affairs campaigns that enhance reputation, influence, and positioning.
• Provide political insight, monitoring, and analysis to inform internal decision-making and advise on appropriate responses.
• Advise senior stakeholders on political engagement, reputational issues, and risks within a complex, regulated environment.
• Coordinate and deliver visits programmes, political events, and stakeholder engagement activities across the UK, EU, and key markets.
• Work closely with colleagues across Corporate Affairs, External Relations, Brand, and Sustainability to ensure aligned and impactful activity.
• Represent the organisation at key external forums, including policy roundtables, party conferences, and industry events.
• Support engagement with trade associations and external bodies to advance organisational interests.

Key Skills and Experience Required

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• Proven experience in public affairs, policy, or political engagement within a complex, highly regulated organisation.
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape, with experience engaging Westminster and/or Brussels.
• Demonstrable ability to influence policymakers and external stakeholders across political parties.
• Experience developing and delivering public affairs campaigns and stakeholder engagement programmes.
• Strong political analysis skills, with the ability to produce clear, insightful briefings beyond national media reporting.
• Track record of building effective internal and external relationships.
• Experience organising political, policy, or industry events at national and local levels.
• Proactive self-starter with strong judgement and awareness of reputational and regulatory risk.
• Collaborative working style, effective in matrixed corporate environments.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are anequal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession toensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you havenot done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we canmake the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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