Posted: 6h ago
The role
Job Title: External Affairs Manager
Location: Flexible on location across the Midlands. We have offices in Birmingham, Studley, Leicester, Northampton and Telford.
What is the role?
We are recruiting an External Affairs Manager to join our External Affairs team.
This role can be based at any of our Midlands offices (Birmingham, Telford, Studley, Northampton or Leicester) with regular travel across the region.
Reporting to the Head of External Affairs (Central), you will work closely with Managing Directors and regional teams in a hands-on role focused on managing reputation and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
You will play a central role in delivering our external affairs strategy across five operating businesses: leading engagement with councillors, MPs, officers, media and local communities.
This role would suit someone ready to step up into their first manager role, or an experienced external affairs or communications professional looking for broader responsibility.
What you'll be doing:
Organising and leading stakeholder engagement to support planning applications; working directly with councillors, MPs, officers and local communities
Responding to media enquiries, identifying proactive PR opportunities and promoting positive stories
Drafting clear, high-quality communications including press releases, briefings and stakeholder correspondence
Advising senior colleagues on political, reputational and communications issues
Monitoring political and policy developments; identifying risks and opportunities
Anticipating and helping manage reputational risks
Ensuring consistent messaging across external affairs, press and internal communications
What we need from you?
Experience engaging with political, community or business stakeholders
Background in public affairs, communications, PR or a political environment; this could include roles in local authorities, consultancies/agencies or working in an MP's office
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proven ability to deliver proactive communications or PR opportunities
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and advising on approach
Experience in a large or complex organisation would be advantageous
What's in it for you?
Salary and benefits package
Competitive Salary
Company Car / Car Allowance
Pension
Life Assurance
Bonus
Health Care
Flexible working available
Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business
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