Senior Public Affairs Manager

VMA Direct.; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

We have an urgent need for a highly experienced Public Affairs Manager to join our major infrastructure client on a 12mth interim assignment. With a number of high-profile projects in-flight, you'll deliver targeted and proactive stakeholder management spanning local, regional, and national government and beyond. From MPs to local stakeholder groups, you'll be adept at building relationships and delivering plans that engage both proactively and reactively with a broad range of voices.

We're looking for an experienced and credible corporate affairs professional with demonstrable expertise in managing public affairs for major infrastructure projects. With a number of sites across the UK, you'll manage a portfolio of work and will work alongside colleagues in media and corporate communications roles to help build engagement and support within challenging contexts.

This is a hands-on role, personally delivering tailored and high-impact activity at an exciting time in the organisation's history.

The role is offered on a hybrid model, with time spent on sites across the UK as needed, alongside regular (min 1 day/week) time in their central London offices. The rate, via umbrella, is c.£500/day.

Interviews will be conducted the week commencing 22nd April.