Senior Manager Public Affairs UK and Ireland

About Our Client

One of the biggest technology and entertainment companies.

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Public Affairs Manager UK&I with one of the biggest technology and entertainment companies. You will:

Lead the public affairs outreach, planning and activities and policy analysis in the UK and Ireland
Formulate advocacy plans and engagement strategies to drive positive results, and monitor progress
Manage complexity and provide insights and understanding of domestic and larger geopolitical positions and business-relevant policy issues to effectively solve problems and amplify opportunities
Work collaboratively within the Global Public Affairs team (including Comms), Global Research Institute and the Legal and Business units to ensure alignment with Tencent's short and longer-term goals and objectives
Support the business strategically in other areas that go beyond purely public affairs
Closely work with and engage industry partners, trade associations, events/sponsorship opportunities and other organisations to raise the company's profile, support the business and common industry positions
Have a relevant and strong network of political and governmental stakeholders
Whilst the focus will be UK & Ireland, also support the Global Public Affairs team in other markets in the EMEA region

You will have:

At least 8 years of experience in public affairs, advocacy, international relations and/or consultancy
Ability to take ownership for delivering projects with a high degree of autonomy and manage multiple, highly complex projects simultaneously
Collaborative and able to work well both as part of a team and independently in a global, multi-cultural and virtual environment
Represent the company in external fora
Understanding of domestic politics, as well as broader geopolitical issues, trends and drivers
A grip on key policy areas, including across one or more of the following: technology (AI, cloud), digital content/entertainment, intellectual property, platform regulation, data privacy & security, and international trade
Have business acumen and personality to work with and advise senior business leaders
Experience working for and/or with large, international companies is a plus