External Affairs Manager

Location: East London (Hybrid - minimum two days per week in the office)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client, a large London-based housing association, is seeking an experienced External Affairs Manager to lead its public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity.

You will sit within a collaborative Corporate Affairs function and play an important role in shaping how the organisation is viewed externally - championing its social purpose, supporting its transformation journey, and helping it respond confidently to political and reputational challenges.

• Lead and deliver a targeted public affairs and stakeholder engagement plan
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with MPs, councillors, civil servants and sector bodies
• Provide clear, insightful briefings and advice to senior leadership ahead of meetings and key decisions
• Track political and policy developments, identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Contribute to the development of policy positions aligned to organisational priorities
• Support the handling of enquiries and casework from elected representatives
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure consistent and professional stakeholder engagement
• Play a role in media handling and incident response where required

• Proven experience in public affairs, political engagement or government relations (in-house, agency, civil service or parliamentary background)
• Strong understanding of the UK political and policy landscape
• Experience preparing briefings and supporting senior stakeholder engagement
• Ability to translate external developments into practical business insight
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this is something of interest to you, apply today!