Public Affairs Manager, Renewable Energy

If you’re a Public Affairs manager with a passion for the environment, looking to join a business that is helping the UK make positive strides towards net zero, this opportunity is one for you. Take the lead in representing the interests of an organisation that is well established as a provider of renewable energy, as they look to significantly expand their operations, impact and influence.

This will suit a public affairs specialist who thrives leading on influencing policy, confident working with a senior leadership team to develop a public affairs strategy and manage policy initiatives. The business is now at a stage of growth where profile building will become more relevant to future expansion plans, so this is an opportunity to make a real impact in supporting their ambition by expanding their influence in relevant policy areas, working towards a more sustainable future in the energy sector.

So, what will you be doing?

• Working closely with the leadership team to understand the business priorities and define the public affairs strategy to support these outcomes.
• Raising the profile of the business and their key activities within the UK political environment and renewable energy sector.
• Interpreting political and regulatory changes and their impact on the UK energy transition, and specifically the role of the business in this.
• Using political intelligence to determine relevant stakeholders based on prevailing organisational requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and attending relevant events to broaden networks and to represent the interests of the business.
• Opening doors and facilitating opportunities for internal stakeholders to engage with external stakeholders
• Using appropriate campaign methodologies to influence public policy over the short, medium and long terms.
• Feeding back current ‘thought leadership’ on key topics and issues to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Representing the views of the business in consultation responses on policy initiatives and on relevant bills going through parliament.
• Working with the Communications Manager to ensure that the company story is told via innovative communication techniques.
• This is a hybrid role offering a combination of remote working with 1-2 days per week in the Northampton offices. The role will require time spent in London for meetings, so could suit someone based in either location.

And what would we like you to bring?

• You’ll be an established public affairs manager with broad awareness of current affairs, and solid background knowledge of renewables and power generation in the UK.
• Expert knowledge of UK and EU political systems and processes.
• Knowledge of best practice communications across political, business, public and government contexts and cultures.
• Outstanding relationship building skills, with proven ability to network and influence key stakeholders.
• Excellent research and project management skills
• Ability to think critically and analytically.
• Adaptable and thrives on change, willing to shift quickly in response to business needs.
• An interest in environmental issues with a passion for contributing to a more sustainable future.
• Self-motivated and happy to be relatively autonomous in a busy and varied role.

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you to build your career in public affairs, and you have relevant experience to bring to the role, we’d love to hear from you. We\’re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. Please get in touch with Rachel Steele at Huddle through the application button.