Director of Public Affairs

GBP60k–GBP65K DOE Fully Remote Exceptional Benefits

Are you looking for a new challenge, working within a thriving business where culture and well–being are high on the agenda? A company driving innovation in the technical advances in renewable energy sources are looking to add a Director of Public Affairs to their Senior Leadership Team.

This is a newly created pivotal role that will lead a dedicated Public Affairs function within the company. You will help to form and deliver the company strategy and business plans, working closely with the SLT.

This role can be fully remote with an expectation for regular travel to London for external meetings, and to Truro for internal meetings.

Director of Public Affairs responsibilities include: –

• Manage the company's public affairs, policy and advocacy activities in the UK to foster the vision and promote the creation of impactful opportunities for product development and deployment within the UK.
• Devise, develop and coordinate the company's interests with Key stakeholders and open doors for the senior leadership team, advocates and Influencers.
• Coordinate, frame and direct the efforts of the teams within the context of the policy and public affairs strategy.
• Coordinate regular interaction with government officials, advisors, MPs, think tanks, NGOs, academia, senior industry leaders, and other key influencers, to keep them informed of the Company's policy and key regulatory position in the different areas, ensuring the leadership team in informed of upcoming changes and that they create an optimum trading environment for the group.

Director of Public Affairs requirements include: –

• Demonstrated success in Public Affairs preferably within the Government and public services sector.
• Qualifications in the following fields would be advantageous – English, Business, Public Affairs, Politics, Economics or Marketing
• Powerful communicator – listening, influence, negotiation, persuasion, public speaking and counsel skills
• Strong collegiate style, able to embrace and build effective relationships and collaborations.
• Previous experience working for an ambitious, fast–growing organisation with a culture that emphasizes personal delivery to support the wider vision

Benefits for the Director of Public Affairs: –

To facilitate your success as Director of Public Affairs, we will provide a healthy work environment, complete support and a culture which encourages and rewards innovation and plenty of challenges. Alongside this your will also gain access to a range of great benefits:

• Fully Remote– with regular access to London–based Office
• Competitive salary – GBP60k–GBP64K DOE
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 with 5 years' service
• Company pension
• Inclusion in company Share options scheme
• Encouraged personal and professional development
• Staff Discount
• Regular Social events

If you would like to find out more details about this role, apply today!

Recruitment Consultant: Dani Osborne

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