Head of Public Affairs

We’re doing exciting things, with our highly specialist team

At Apatura, we develop projects that power clean energy and a thriving digital world, from battery storage to data centres. It’s complex, high-impact work, delivered by a highly capable team who move quickly and care deeply about doing things well.

We’re driven by bold ideas, a strong sense of purpose and a willingness to challenge how things are usually done. With a growing pipeline of projects and ambitious plans to expand the business, this role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting Apatura’s next stage of growth.

About the role

We are creating a Head of Public Affairs role to lead our engagement with government, regulators, industry stakeholders and the media. Reporting into the COO and working closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications, you will help shape Apatura’s external reputation, provide strategic political insight, and ensure the business is well positioned within an evolving policy and regulatory landscape. This is a high-impact role, combining government affairs, stakeholder engagement, media relations and reputation management at a pivotal stage in the company’s growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead Apatura’s public affairs strategy, building trusted relationships across government, regulators, industry bodies and key stakeholders.
• Act as the organisation’s senior media contact, managing press relationships, reputation and responses to high-profile or sensitive issues.
• Provide strategic political insight, horizon scanning and policy intelligence to strengthen executive and board decision-making.
• Shape engagement on key policy, planning and regulatory frameworks across energy, digital infrastructure and major development projects.
• Oversee external public affairs and political advisers, ensuring alignment, impact and value for money.
• Develop high-quality briefings, consultation advise and stakeholder communications that influence decision-makers and support business objectives.
• Work closely with marketing, planning, project and community engagement teams to deliver a joined-up approach to communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Play a key role in navigating a fast-moving and evolving policy landscape, helping shape outcomes on nationally significant projects while strengthening Apatura’s reputation and influence.

What we’re looking for

• Significant experience in public affairs, policy, government, political advisory or corporate affairs roles.
• Strong understanding of the political, regulatory and stakeholder landscape across Scotland and the wider UK.
• Proven ability to build, influence and maintain senior stakeholder relationships across government, industry and regulatory bodies.
• Experience managing media relations, including high-profile or sensitive issues, with strong political and commercial judgement.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to translate complex topics into clear and compelling messages for a range of audiences.
• Dependable adviser to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel, challenge and advise on key issues.
• Strong track record of managing external agencies and delivering outcomes in complex stakeholder environments.
• Backgrounds such as public affairs, consultancy, parliamentary, regulatory, government or political advisory roles would be well suited.

What we offer:

• Private medical care with Bupa (household included)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme + cycle-to-work scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays to start, increasing with length of service, plus additional leave over the Christmas period
• Access to free, confidential counselling and other wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance scheme at 6x salary

The details

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