Public Affairs and Policy Manager

Public Affairs and Policy Manager

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 p.a
Location: Remote working but will include regular travel to London and other key political and business locations as needed

We’re recruiting a Public Affairs and Policy Manager to lead the development and delivery of Seetec’s public affairs and policy activity, enhancing our reputation, influence and impact across our priority sectors.

The postholder will ensure Seetec is visible and vocal in key political, policy and stakeholder forums, helping us shape the external environment, respond to legislative developments and secure growth-aligned influence with central and local government, regulators, think tanks, trade bodies and academic partners.

The role will also support strategic thought leadership, market insight and evidence-based policy development to underpin our business strategy and positioning, working in close collaboration with our Research Manager and wider strategy and communications teams.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

•    25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
•    2 Volunteer Days
•    Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
•    Healthcare Cash Plan, incl.

3 x salary life assurance
•    Annual Salary Review
•    Refer A Friend Scheme
•    Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee-owners.

People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

Location:   Flexible, with regular travel to London and other key political and business locations as needed
Hours:   37 hours a week.

 Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Key Responsibilities

•    Design and deliver an integrated public affairs strategy and political engagement plan that aligns with business priorities and builds Seetec’s influence nationally and regionally.
•    Build and maintain effective relationships with MPs, Ministers, civil servants, special advisers, parliamentary committees, local authority leaders, metro mayors, combined authorities and relevant public sector stakeholders.
•    Represent Seetec in external forums, policy roundtables, consultation events and select committee hearings.
•    Lead the creation of compelling policy content – including position statements, consultation responses, select committee evidence, white and green papers, policy briefings, and speeches.
•    Work with the Research Manager to translate data and research into policy recommendations and thought leadership content.
•    Identify opportunities for collaborative research and policy development with think tanks, trade bodies, universities, public sector clients and third sector organisations.
•    Provide strategic political and policy advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Growth Strategy, Business Development and Communications teams.
•    Contribute to the development of business cases, bids and propositions with insight on the political, economic and social context.
•    Lead on political risk analysis, stakeholder mapping, sentiment tracking and policy impact assessments.

Skills and Experience

Essential:
•    Demonstrable experience in public affairs, government relations, or policy development in a complex or regulated environment.
•    Strong track record of influencing public policy and developing relationships with political, public sector and third-party stakeholders.
•    Proven ability to translate research and insight into policy and communications outputs.
Desirable:
•    Previous experience in Parliament, central or local government, think tanks or industry bodies.
•    Knowledge of the employment, skills, justice or health sectors.
•    Degree in politics, public policy, communications or a related discipline.

Additional Information

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role you are applying to, you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check.

Seetec supports the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way.

Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”.

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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