Public Affairs Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - National Express

National Express

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Join us on the Journey... National Express are looking to recruit a UK Public Affairs Manager to contribute to the delivery of a best-in-class public affairs service encompassing all of National Express's activity in the UK.

What you'll do:

Support the work of the UK Head of Public Affairs and UK Director of Communications in delivering National Express's public affairs and stakeholder relations strategy for the UK business
Lead on the development of an effective stakeholder management system for the UK business
Contribute towards a developing and effective system of auditing stakeholder perceptions
Track and oversee responses to stakeholders and casework
Contribute to reports, horizon scanning and insight for the Executive Team and senior internal stakeholders
Prepare written communications such as briefing packs, presentations, consultation responses etc to support the communication of National Express's role as a provider of public transportation services and perspective on key issues is understood by policymakersand opinion formers
Be alert to opportunities to shape to regulatory, legislative and stakeholder environment to deliver positive and specific commercial outcomes for National Express
Liaise regularly and effectively with other members of the UK communications team to ensure alignment of messaging and coordination of activity where required
Deputise for the UK Head of Public Affairs as required

What you'll need:

Experience in a fast paced public affairs environment with proven experience of dealing with stakeholders in central and local government
The ability to quickly gain an understanding of the policy landscape affecting National Express
Be reliable, responsive with the highest standards of professionalism; ability to work to tight deadlines
Degree level or equivalent qualification, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
IT literate with word, PPT and Excel skills and experience in producing and commissioning presentational material
Have a track record of team management is desirable, but not essential