Senior Manager, Public Affairs
CHEP
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Weybridge • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Develop and implement government relations and public policy strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Represent the organisation before government entities and industry associations, advocating for favourable outcomes.
- Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory changes, assessing impact and advising leadership.
- Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and advocacy groups.
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership content and represent the organisation in key external forums.
- Coordinate responses to government inquiries, audits, and consultations.
- Prepare advocacy materials and policy briefings for internal and external audiences.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of legislative, regulatory, and policy developments, providing actionable insights.
- Develop scenario planning and risk assessments to support strategic decision-making.
- Prepare high impact briefing materials, policy papers, and recommendations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Support the design and execution of advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align government affairs activities with broader organisational objectives.
- Track and evaluate the effectiveness of government affairs strategies, recommending improvements.
- Build and maintain external networks with thought leaders, think tanks, and industry groups.
Requirements
- Degree level qualification, Master preferred
- Desirable experience in trade bodies or lobbying work
- Analytical and strategic work
- Articulate presentation skills
- Ability to deal with complex issues and explain with clarity
- Ability to identify key risks and opportunities
- Ability to develop and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships
- English is required, additional European languages are a plus
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Hard Skills & Tools
government relationspublic policy strategieslegislative analysisregulatory analysisrisk assessmentsscenario planningadvocacy materials preparationpolicy briefings preparationstakeholder engagementthought leadership content development
Soft Skills
analytical skillsstrategic thinkingpresentation skillsclarity in communicationrelationship buildingproblem-solvingcollaborationnetworkingadaptabilityadvocacy
Certifications
Master's degree