External Affairs Officer

City of London Permanent £42,800 - £47,200 per year View Job Description
An organisation delivering essential services across London is seeking an External Affairs Officer to support media relations, stakeholder engagement and public affairs activity. Reporting into the Head of External Affairs, you will help protect and enhance organisational reputation while engaging with political, media and industry stakeholders.
  • Join a high-profile external affairs function
  • Help shape the reputation of a major purpose-driven organisation.

About Our Client

Our client is a large, purpose-led organisation that plays a significant role in supporting communities across London. Operating in a highly regulated environment, they are undergoing an exciting period of transformation and are looking for an ambitious communications and public affairs professional to help strengthen their external profile and stakeholder relationships.

Job Description

  • Manage media enquiries, monitor coverage and support the delivery of proactive and reactive media relations activity.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including MPs, councillors, industry bodies and external partners.
  • Produce briefings, correspondence, stakeholder communications, statements and other high-quality written materials.
  • Monitor political, regulatory and sector developments, providing insights on emerging opportunities and reputational risks.
  • Support senior leaders with stakeholder engagement, events, visits, incident response and crisis communications activity.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience in public affairs, corporate affairs, media relations, government relations or external communications.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience working with political, regulatory or external audiences.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality briefings, correspondence and communications materials.
  • Demonstrable interest in UK politics, current affairs and the wider public policy environment.
  • Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £42,800 and £47,200, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Permanent position based in London.
  • Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector on meaningful policy initiatives.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Mohammad Jameul
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078986
Phone number
+442072692127

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
PR & Communication Agencies
Sector
Public Sector
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mohammad Jameul
Consultant phone
+442072692127
Job reference
JN-082026-7078986