Senior Public Affairs Manager

Which?; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consumer advocacy organization in the UK seeks a Senior Public Affairs Manager for leading public affairs activities, engaging with government and political entities. Responsibilities include developing strategies, building stakeholder networks, and representing the organization. Ideal candidates will have extensive public affairs experience, strong political insight skills, and excellent leadership abilities. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a range of generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare insurance

Discretionary death benefit

Discount shopping site access

4 weeks of remote work policy

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public affairs, in-house or in an agency.
• Sophisticated grasp of Westminster and Whitehall processes.
• Adept at gathering and interpreting political insight.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and coordinate influencing and engagement strategies.
• Build and maintain a strong network of stakeholders.
• Provide political intelligence and counsel on public affairs issues.
• Represent the organization at external events.
• Lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Political strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Political intelligence

Team leadership

Job description

This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (based in London with at least two days in the office including Monday team day), 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.

Salary £56,000-£60,000 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid (at least two days in the office, including Monday team day)

*** Closing date for applications - 1200 Monday 2ndFebruary 2026 ***

About the role

This is a critical roleat the heart of Which's advocacy team, leading the development and delivery of public affairs activity and programmes to ensure Which? is influential in its engagement with UK government, devolved nations, Parliament, and political parties.

Key responsibilities include

• Responsibility for developing, delivering and coordinating the organisation's influencing and engagement of UK Parliament, Whitehall and devolved governments.
• To build and maintain an influential network of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, government officials, and advisers in key departments, trade associations, advocacy organisations and sectors relevant to Which?
• To provide timely political intelligence and counsel on public affairs issues, including advising on best practice for influencing government and political audiences, and opportunity spotting.
• To represent Which? at external events and meetings.
• To lead a high performing team, including fostering an inclusive culture, supporting the development, engagement and performance of your team to deliver excellent results in line with our organisational objectives and requirements

***HEAR MORE FROM THE TEAM ABOUT THE ROLE IN THIS VIDEO THEY'VE PUT TOGETHER***

About you

We are looking for a political strategist who thrives at the intersection of policy and power. You are someone who understands successful public affairs and has significant experience in-house, in an agency or in Parliament.

You have a sophisticated grasp of Westminster and Whitehall processes, excel at gathering and interpreting political insight, and are adept at building strategies to help us achieve our public policy goals

The interview process for this role involve

• Online interview with hiring manager
• Meeting with hiring manager and senior colleague (including exercise)
• Possible final interview with Director of Advocacy

Benefits

We also have these benefits for you to consider:

• 35 hour working week
• Generous 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional holiday days
• Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%,Which? paysin 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service)
• Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance)
• Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)
• A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary
• Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money & legal helplines
• Free wills for all Which? employees, plus, partners of employees can make their will at cost price.
• Discount site Pluxee which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays
• Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy

About Which?

We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at [e-mail].

Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. You can find out more about what we do, our people and culture as well as hints and tips on how to complete your application on our Careers site.

At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are proud that we ranked 3rd in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List 2024.

We want to receive applications from everyone. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we’ll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email [e-mail]. Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme here.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.

Role Profile - Senior Public Affairs Manager.pdf