External Affairs Manager
Goodman Masson · City of London · GBP 51,000 - 58,000
Job summary
Job Title: External Affairs Manager Location: East London (Hybrid - minimum two days per week in the office) Salary: £51,000 - £58,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role Our client, a large London-based housing association, is seeking an experienced External Affairs Manager to lead its public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity. You will sit within a collaborative Corporate Affairs function and play an important role in shaping how the organisation is viewed externally - championing its social purpose, supporting its transformation journey, and helping it respond confidently to political and reputational challenges. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver a targeted public affairs and stakeholder engagement plan Develop and maintain effective relationships with MPs, councillors, civil servants and sector bodies Provide clear, insightful briefings and advice to senior leadership ahead of meetings and key decisions Track political and policy developments, identifying potential risks and opportunities Contribute to the development of policy positions aligned to organisational priorities Support the handling of enquiries and casework from elected representatives Work closely with operational teams to ensure consistent and professional stakeholder engagement Play a role in media handling and incident response where required Experience & Requirements Proven experience in public affairs, political engagement or government relations (in-house, agency, civil service or parliamentary background) Strong understanding of the UK political and policy landscape Experience preparing briefings and supporting senior stakeholder engagement Ability to translate external developments into practical business insight Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal If this is something of interest to you, apply today!