At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape national debate and influence policy on governance and risk.
- Company: Leading professional membership organisation with a strong external voice.
- Benefits: Opportunity to lead impactful advocacy campaigns and develop a small team.
- Other info: Inclusive hiring process, welcoming diverse candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public affairs and engage with key stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in policy development and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Prospectus are delighted to be partnering with a leading professional membership organisation to recruit a Head of Policy and Public Affairs into a high profile, strategically critical role. At a time when the UK is rethinking regulation and governance, this is a rare opportunity to shape national debate, ensuring expert insight cuts through with government, regulators, parliament and the media.
Sitting at the heart of the organisation’s external voice, you’ll drive influence, raise profile and position the organisation as a trusted authority on risk, governance and organisational resilience. In this role, you will develop and deliver an insight-led advocacy strategy, setting clear policy priorities and shaping positions on complex regulatory issues. You’ll provide senior leadership with high quality briefings and strategic advice, translating emerging policy developments into clear organisational responses and opportunities to influence.
A core focus will be external engagement. Building strong relationships with parliamentarians, government departments, regulators and industry bodies, while acting as a visible and credible spokesperson. You’ll also lead media engagement, identifying opportunities to secure national and trade coverage, and ensuring the organisation has a strong, consistent voice across public, policy and media debates.
Alongside this, you will lead and develop a small team and oversee the delivery of impactful advocacy campaigns. We’re looking for a confident and credible policy and public affairs professional with experience influencing government, regulators and the media. You’ll bring strong policy development skills, excellent communication and the ability to navigate complex, high-profile environments. Comfortable operating both strategically and hands on, you may come from a professional body, regulator, government, consultancy or think tank background, and will be motivated by the opportunity to take on a visible role with real influence.
Please apply in the first instance and we will contact suitable candidates for further conversations. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Steven Fraser at Prospectus.
Head of Policy and Public Affairs employer: PROSPECTUS-4
As a leading professional membership organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that champions collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders in the public affairs arena, making this role not only impactful but also a significant stepping stone in your career. Located in the heart of the UK’s political landscape, you will have unparalleled access to influence national debates and drive meaningful change.
