Public Affairs Manager

Job Description

Public Affairs Manager

Location Commutable distance to London / Winchester with the expectation of being onsite at least twice a week

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Total Package  

• Up to £90k base salary
• 15% bonus
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
  
  

Arqiva is seeking a dynamic Public Affairs Specialist to shape and execute our public affairs strategy. This role involves engaging with regulatory bodies, government entities, and key stakeholders to advance our strategic priorities. You will manage public affairs campaigns, oversee projects with external agencies, and maintain relationships with industry membership bodies. Additionally, you will deliver policy analysis, respond to consultations, and monitor industry trends.

The role

• Input to Arqiva’s strategy and approach to public affairs
• Support the execution of the public affairs strategy and priorities through interaction with regulatory bodies, Government, Westminster and other stakeholders
• Oversee projects with external public affairs and research agencies and manage the day-to-day activities of Arqiva’s public affairs campaigns
• Manage relationships with membership bodies that Arqiva is a part of including Broadcast Networks Europe, Digital TV Group, and techUK
• Deliver responses to relevant Government, regulatory and industry consultations, coordinating input from across the business as needed
• Deliver policy analysis and recommendations across relevant policy areas including media and broadcasting, smart metering, telecommunications, and international spectrum management
• Monitor Arqiva’s markets including the utilities and media industries and provide regular analysis and updates on trends and developments
• Input into the broader work of the strategy and regulatory team as required, e.g., on strategic projects and the regulated business
  
  

The person

• Knowledge of regulatory and public policy processes and how to influence within regulatory and government environments
• Experience in influencing and working within regulatory and government environments
• Experience and knowledge of the sectors Arqiva is active in
  
  

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Your wellbeing… Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.

Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!