Corporate Affairs Planning & Delivery Manager - FTC 12 Months

The Allwyn UK Corporate Affairs team’s mission is two-fold – to promote and protect the reputation of Allwyn UK as the custodian of The National Lottery, and to create excitement and a positive landscape for The National Lottery to flourish. Corporate Affairs comprises the following sub-functions: Communications, Assurance and Regulation, Public Affairs and National Lottery Relations, and Social Value. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the main focus of the role is to support the Corporate Affairs functional strategy by leading and co-ordinating the annual business planning and budget process for the function, supporting the CCAO and wider senior leadership team in managing the planning and integration of key activities across Corporate Affairs in line with the plan and budget.

You’ll help to drive strategic priorities, manage key projects, and ensure a smooth operation across the department. This will involve a data-driven approach to co-ordinate, align and integrate all teams within our function. You will also take the lead on ensuring that relevant KPIs are in place across the department and they are appropriately measured and reported on.

Role Responsibilities Support the CCAO in the planning and successful delivery of the Corporate Affairs functional strategy and integrated business plan and budget to align with the company’s Annual Business Plan and Budget and long-term strategy Lead and co-ordinate the annual business planning process in collaboration with each sub-function. Ensuring timely delivery to the ABP team. Oversee the Corporate Affairs budget management, resource allocation and procurement requirements to ensure timely delivery of key strategic outcomes within budget Project Management: Lead and manage specific projects aligned with key business priorities.

Ensuring performance is tracked and key stakeholders (including the Corporate Affairs leadership team, and where relevant, the Executive team and Board) are kept informed through analysis and reporting on a regular basis Use data to drive insights and make informed recommendations for future ideas and priorities to drive team success Act as the department’s key liaison between Finance, Procurement and Legal in relation to budget, procurement and contract activities in particular Build and maintain strong relationships across Allwyn UK and foster collaborative working to implement business and functional strategies Attend the regular meetings with the CCAO (and SLT where appropriate) capture actions and decisions, directing these to the appropriate business owner to ensure completion Help prioritise departmental initiatives and manage Corporate Affairs Roadmap to cover all areas Lead and support cross-functional projects and serve as delegate where appropriate Write the monthly CA Board paper updates, co-ordinating with CA SLT Act as an adviser to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Facilitate leadership team meeting and ensure follow-through on decisions Create systems for effective information flow across the department Help prepare materials for senior leadership presentations Serve as a connector across the Corporate Affairs team and with other departments Help track department KPIs and success measures Join our journey to create a new experience for The National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good. We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across Europe which includes: Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus Italy. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.

Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes. ‍We’ve developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better. Innovation – We pride ourselves on it!

We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to enjoy which is all underpinned by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all. Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year licence Sustainability – Our aim to be net zero by 2030 which would make us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this Inclusion and accessibility – We are making all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether you play a game in a store or online.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at careers@allwyn.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help. **Being the custodians of the National Lottery license is a big responsibility, so all of our roles are subject to extensive background checks** Requirements Strong problem-solving and project management skills Strategic thinking Experience with analytics and relevant measurement tools to inform decisions Exceptional communication and presentation skills A good understanding of current trends and best practices Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Discretion when handling confidential information Experience supporting senior leadership Energy and enthusiasm Benefits 26 days paid leave (plus bank holidays) Annual bonus scheme 2 x Life Days 4 x Salary of Life Insurance Pension: we’ll match your contribution up to 8.5% Single Private Health Cover £500 Wellness Allowance Income Protection Enhanced parental leave (maternity and paternity) Eye Care, Dental and Cycle To Work schemes