Public Affairs Manager - Exeter
1 day ago
Job description
At Pennon Group, we're committed to delivering essential water and environmental services while creating positive outcomes for customers, communities, and the environment.
Our Corporate Affairs team plays a vital role in protecting and enhancing our reputation, influencing public policy, and building trusted relationships with key stakeholders at local and national level.
The Role
We're recruiting a Public Affairs Manager to help shape and deliver our public affairs and policy engagement across the Group.
This is a pivotal role within our Corporate Affairs team, supporting political and stakeholder engagement that influences policy, strengthens relationships, and helps deliver our long-term strategy.
You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, senior leaders and external partners to bring Pennon's story to life with policymakers, regulators, and opinion formers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with MPs, local authorities and think tanks
Develop and deliver a structured, proactive public affairs engagement plan
Support the design and delivery of policy-influencing campaigns at local and national level
Provide high-quality research, insight, and briefings to senior leaders on political and parliamentary activity
Coordinate site visits, meetings, and events with political stakeholders
Work closely with external public affairs agencies to shape and deliver engagement plans
Support senior leaders attending public meetings, events, and stakeholder forums
Respond to stakeholder enquiries professionally via correspondence and meetings
Collaborate with colleagues across Corporate Affairs to deliver team objectives
About You
You'll be a confident and well-organised public affairs professional with a strong understanding of the UK political landscape and the ability to build credibility quickly with a wide range of stakeholders.
We're looking for:
Experience working in a political, public affairs, or policy environment
An existing and relevant stakeholder or political network
Strong knowledge of local and national government
Excellent research and briefing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues clearly
Experience in a regulated, utilities, infrastructure, or commercially focused environment (desirable)
Outstanding written, interpersonal, and influencing skills
A proactive, creative approach with strong attention to detail
A collaborative team player who reflects Pennon's values and behaviours
Why Join Us?
The opportunity to influence real-world policy and public outcomes
A supportive and professional Corporate Affairs team
Exposure to senior leadership and high-profile external stakeholders
A role with purpose, impact, and visibility across the Group
What's in it for you
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Share-save Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Closing Date:
Friday 6th March 2026
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