External Affairs Manager

External Affairs Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 77368 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Murray McIntosh & Associates

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead external engagement and build impactful relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Company: Chartered Management Institute, a leader in management and leadership standards.
  • Benefits: Dynamic role with visibility, autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment focused on purpose-driven outcomes.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in shaping the future of work and leadership.
  • Qualifications: Experience in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and consultancy preferred.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 77368 Β£ per year.

We are working exclusively with the Chartered Management Institute; a leading professional body committed to improving management and leadership standards across the UK. This External Affairs Manager role is an exciting opportunity for a highly proactive and outward-facing professional to take ownership of a visible external engagement portfolio.

It will be suited to someone with experience across public affairs and stakeholder engagement who thrives on building networks and turning relationships into meaningful outcomes. This role may particularly suit candidates from a consultancy environment.

You will lead engagement with key stakeholders across government, the public sector and industry, with a particular focus on partnerships across the NHS, central government and professional bodies. The role sits at the heart of the organisation's external activity, connecting policy, communications and commercial priorities to ensure its voice is heard and its influence continues to grow.

Working closely with policy, PR, partnerships and sales teams, you will help position the organisation as a thought leader across key agendas including leadership, skills, employment and the future of work. This role offers strong variety, visibility and autonomy, and would suit someone who operates at pace in a collaborative, purpose-led environment.

External Affairs Manager employer: Murray McIntosh & Associates

The Chartered Management Institute is an exceptional employer that champions professional development and leadership excellence. With a collaborative and purpose-driven work culture, employees are empowered to engage with key stakeholders across various sectors, fostering meaningful relationships that drive impactful outcomes. The organisation offers robust growth opportunities, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to be at the forefront of shaping management standards in the UK.

Murray McIntosh & Associates

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We think you need these skills to ace External Affairs Manager

Public Affairs
Stakeholder Engagement
Network Building
Relationship Management
Consultancy Experience
Government Engagement
Partnership Development