Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager

• Leading the delivery of the Chamber Public Affairs/ Government relations strategy
• Leading industry advocacy for members and aiming to strengthen the Chamber’s ability to be the voice of British businesses through high-level discussions and dialogues with key stakeholders in response to policy challenges impacting members as well as opportunities available to members and British businesses
• Managing and working with Board of Directors, member committees, networks, and advisory group, as well as having engagements with members to support the advocacy needs of the members
• Leading in managing stakeholder relationships including identifying, building and maintaining a network of key relevant contacts and stakeholders in Malaysia & the UK (ministries, government agencies, trade associations and Chamber network)
• Establishing and maintaining two-way communication with relevant official bodies and stakeholders, and assisting in developing new contacts
• Monitoring proceedings and development relating to policy, investment and trade activities, keeping the CEO and related teams informed of relevant policy developments as well as providing insight, input on developments and highlight opportunities for Chamber to take lead, provide input and organise initiatives
• Research and drafting of written collaterals for various stakeholders including Government departments and media as and when necessary
• Support the Chamber’s initiatives to craft programme content, discussion themes, identify subject matter experts, managing invitations for high level stakeholders, etc.
• Flexible in undertaking other assignments as seen necessary by the CEO

• Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Business, Economics, or any relevant fields
• Working experience in similar role for minimum of 5 years
• Demonstrable knowledge of and enthusiasm for Malaysian & UK business and related policy matters
• Experience of working with or writing economic and policy related content
• Previous experience working in PR, Public Affairs or a related corporate environment will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of Malaysian market necessary – both government and industries specifics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English & Bahasa Malaysia are essential
• Good time management and organizational skills, committed to work under pressure
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure, and produce high quality and accurate work within tight deadlines
• Ability to quickly grasp technical matters, and have the ability to communicate them to non-technical people
• Flexible and ‘can do’ approach with a willingness to help and support the wider team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional attitude towards workplace and colleagues
• Active on social media

Interested candidates please submit your application through Jobstore.