Regional Public Affairs & PR Manager - Midlands and Eastern
Cira £40,000
Leeds
Hybrid - 4 days Leeds office, 1 day homebased
Working for a professional membership organisation as the Regional Public Affairs & PR Manager, you promote the policy agenda to rail/transport industry and political stakeholders across the Midlands, the Eastern region, and the North of England. Drive and support regional PR in these areas. The role is based at our Leeds office and requires close collaboration and coordination within a dynamic team between Leeds and London.
The Role
1. Engage with stakeholders daily, including MPs, local councillors, Metro Mayors, members, businesses, and industry groups.
2. In collaboration with the Business Engagement Managers (BEMs), create engaging content and initiatives to build and develop regional relationships across multiple channels, alongside existing PA and PR work.
3. Horizon scan for new opportunities to engage and proactively provide advice and regional intelligence internally and to external stakeholders.
4. Work with the Public Affairs and Public Relations team to build stakeholder campaigns and networks supporting Public Affairs and policy objectives.
5. Collaborate with PA&PR and Policy functions to identify opportunities to promote the association's work across core stakeholders and support their work with local and combined authorities and devolved administrations.
Person Specification
1. Experience in public affairs and/or external affairs with an excellent understanding of the political landscape, processes, and interfaces across the English regions.
2. Strong verbal and written skills, responsible for briefing and accompanying senior leaders to stakeholder meetings, or representing at events, conferences, and/or public meetings.
3. Ability to translate detailed and technical information into simple and clear communications and drive digital communication strategies, such as social media and blog posts.
4. Excellent networking skills to build connections for the benefit of the organisation.
5. A passion for the regions represented.
6. Knowledge of transport, infrastructure, and rail is an advantage.
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