Corporate Communications and External Affairs Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive communications and engagement strategy across both Partnerships
• Lead on media relations, press releases, interviews and briefings
• Own brand and messaging consistency across all corporate social channels
• Run the content calendar and lead content creation, including campaigns, blogs, videos and promotional material
• Lead weekly member newsletters (Mailchimp) and maintain accurate CRM records
• Support senior leadership on stakeholder engagement with councils, TfL, resident groups, business leaders and government representatives
• Draft strategic briefings, reports and position statements
• Monitor policy developments and support lobbying and advocacy efforts, including consultation responses
• Deliver the member events series, from logistics to stakeholder liaison
• Support crisis communications planning for reputational risks or incidents

Requirements

• Proven experience in a communications, corporate affairs or public affairs role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting high-level briefing materials
• Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement, particularly in urban, political or public sector contexts
• Experience managing digital and media campaigns
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure and within budget

Preferred

• Knowledge of London governance and planning, especially Westminster City Council, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and Transport for London
• Familiarity with Business Improvement Districts or similar membership organisations
• A network of media and stakeholder contacts