Are you passionate about shaping public policy and influencing meaningful change in the social care sector?
We’re looking for a Public Affairs Manager to play a key role in developing and delivering our public affairs strategy—helping to protect and enhance our reputation, influence decision-makers, and support the future direction of social care.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Communications, you’ll lead our public affairs activity—building strong stakeholder relationships, shaping messaging, and ensuring our voice is heard across political and sector landscapes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, including the Executive Team, and make a genuine impact at a strategic level.
What you’ll be doing
* Developing and delivering impactful public affairs campaigns
* Building and maintaining relationships with political and sector stakeholders
* Monitoring parliamentary, legislative, and policy developments
* Providing strategic insight and briefings to senior leadership
* Representing the organisation at industry events and forums
* Leading stakeholder engagement planning and tracking
What we’re looking for
* Experience in public affairs (ideally 3+ years)
* Strong understanding of UK political systems
* Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
* Strategic thinker with strong analytical ability
* Experience working with senior leaders and influencing decision-making
* Proactive, self‑starter mindset with strong attention to detail
Why join us?
* Opportunity to shape policy and influence the future of social care
* High‑visibility role working with senior leadership
* A chance to lead and develop impactful engagement strategies
If you’re ready to take the lead on public affairs and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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