External Affairs Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

This is a hands-on External Affairs role focused on building relationships with political, community and business stakeholders to support major development projects. Working closely with senior regional leaders, you'll help shape stakeholder engagement strategies, manage reputational issues and deliver communications activity across a large and varied region.

Client Details

Our client is a leading organisation operating across multiple regional businesses, delivering large-scale development projects that support communities, jobs and economic growth. They are seeking an External Affairs Manager to join a growing team and play a key role in managing stakeholder relationships, enhancing reputation and supporting strategic business objectives.

Description

• Build and maintain relationships with MPs, councillors, local authority officers, mayors and community stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder engagement activity linked to major development and investment projects.
• Advise senior leaders on political, reputational and communications matters.
• Manage media enquiries and identify opportunities for positive external communications.
• Organise stakeholder events, site visits and engagement programmes across the region.

Profile

• Experience in external affairs, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, communications or corporate affairs.
• Strong track record of building relationships with political or community stakeholders.
• Confident representing an organisation externally and engaging with senior decision-makers.
• Comfortable handling media enquiries and working with journalists.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• Permanent External Affairs Manager position.
• Salary of £45,000, could flex up for the right candidate
• Car allowance and Bonus