Public Policy & Govt. Affairs Manager

Job Title: Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs

Job Description

The Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs will facilitate the growth ambitions by understanding, advising, and influencing the public policy landscape. The role involves engaging with political stakeholders to positively influence key individuals and assist in achieving business outcomes. This position is based in Edinburgh and follows a flexible/hybrid working model, occasionally requiring travel within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver an effective and efficient public affairs engagement strategy.
• Monitor and provide updates to the Group Director of Policy and senior management teams on relevant government political affairs.
• Gather and analyse intelligence on political, governmental, regulator, and key influencer activities in the UK to advise on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide public affairs advice, analysis, and assessment of public policy developments, and prepare public policy positions.
• Coordinate political engagement activity across the group in the UK, focusing on UK Government/Westminster and Scottish Government.
• Prepare and coordinate input to public policy consultation responses.
• Ensure effective planning and coordination with business units to understand key activities and timescales, aiding in the delivery of their objectives from a public affairs perspective.
• Support the Group Director of Policy in leading political engagement with political audiences and representation at external events.
• Ensure all stakeholder activity is communicated and recorded, compiling regular reports measuring outputs against plans and outcomes against objectives.
• Coordinate group responses to media and stakeholder queries on public affairs/political matters, ensuring integrity, alignment, and consistency.
• Experienced professional working in public policy with knowledge and in depth understanding of the energy industry and detailed understanding of key political partys stance on energy market related issues and ability to horizon scan for matters relevant to Group and business unit interests.

Essential Skills

• Policy development
• Policy compliance
• Government affairs
• Horizon scanning
• Public affairs

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic environment that values growth and innovation. Embrace a flexible working model that promotes work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional development through engagement with key political stakeholders.

Work Environment

The position requires occasional travel within the UK, offering a diverse and engaging work experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position, fully remote with occasional travel up to Edinburgh

Location

London, UK

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