Public Affairs Manager
| Posting date: | 28 April 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2025 |
| Location: | W2 6BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10109063-42284 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Public Affairs Manager to join our organisation. This role will be reporting into the Head of Public Affairs and will be a central pillar in Capita's Public Affairs output.
The Public Affairs Manager will provide essential support to the Public Affairs team in managing stakeholder relationships, monitoring policy developments and ensuring effective communication with internal and external audiences. The role involves fostering relationships with key stakeholders, helping Capita achieve its public affairs objectives and driving a positive reputation with political audience.
This is a hybrid role with travel to London What you will be doing:
Policy Analysis and Advocacy:
• Monitoring and analyse legislative, regulatory, and political developments relevant to Capita.
• Preparing briefings and summaries on policy issues impacting the organisation.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to influence public policy in alignment with organisational goals.
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Building and maintaining relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other stakeholders.
• Assisting in coordinating meetings, events and communication with key stakeholders including government officials, industry groups and NGO's
• Representing the organization at meetings and events.
• Developing partnerships and coalitions to support public affairs objectives.
Strategic Communication Support:
• Drafting correspondence, reports and presentations for internal and external use.
• Managing projects and submitting annual company reports to the Government.
• Collaborate with the communications team to align messaging for public affairs campaigns.
• Manage crisis communications related to public affairs issues.
• Managing MP casework enquiries, ensuring cases are directed to.
• Maintain close partnering relationships with external PA/PR agencies in relation to major corporate messaging.
Research and Administrative Support
• Provide administrative support to the Public Affairs team, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Conducting research on policy topics, industry trends and stakeholder positions to inform strategy and decision making.
What we are looking for:
• A degree or equivalent in Politics, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field is essential
• Solid experience in public affairs, government relations, communications, or a similar role
• Knowledge of the political and legislative landscape relevant to Capita.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM or stakeholder management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy in drafting documents and managing data.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in gathering, analysing, and presenting information clearly and concisely.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
What's in it for you?
• Competitive salary
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
You'll be joining a large network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
What we hope you'll do next:
Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com . For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
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