Regional Public Affairs & PR Manager – Midlands and Eastern

Regional Public Affairs & PR Manager – Midlands and Eastern

Salary: c£40,000
Location: Leeds
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days in Leeds office, 1 day homebased

Working for a professional membership organisation as the Regional Public Affairs & PR Manager, you will promote the policy agenda to rail/transport industry and political stakeholders across the Midlands, the Eastern region, and the North of England. You will drive and support regional PR in these areas. The role is based at our Leeds office and requires close collaboration and coordination within a dynamic team between Leeds and London.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Engage with stakeholders on a daily basis, including MPs, local councillors, Metro Mayors, members, businesses, and industry groups.
2. Collaborate with the Business Engagement Managers (BEMs) to create engaging content and initiatives to build and develop regional relationships across multiple channels.
3. Horizon scan for new opportunities to engage and provide advice and regional intelligence internally and to external stakeholders.
4. Work with the Public Affairs and Public Relations team to build stakeholder campaigns and networks supporting Public Affairs and policy objectives.
5. Identify opportunities to promote the work of the association across core stakeholders and support their work with local and combined authorities and devolved administrations.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Experience in public affairs and/or external affairs with an excellent understanding of the political landscape, processes, and interfaces across the English regions.
2. Strong verbal and written skills for briefing and accompanying senior leaders to stakeholder meetings, and representing at events, conferences, and/or public meetings.
3. Ability to translate detailed and technical information into simple and clear communications and drive digital communication strategies, such as social media and blog posts.
4. Excellent networking skills to build connections for the benefit of the organisation.
5. A passion for the regions you’d be representing.
6. Knowledge of transport, infrastructure, and rail is an advantage.