Director of External Affairs

Our client is currently looking to hire a Director of External Affairs. The successful candidate will build the organisation’s reputation and position as a key contributor, thought leader and policy influencer for battery manufacturing and UK industrial growth.

The Director of External Affairs will:

• Manage key external relationships within the organisation’s national and international networks including within government, funding agencies, research organisation and universities and other national, regional, and sectoral organisations.
• Lead and manage Communications and PR function, providing line management for the team and setting direction in line with business plans.
• Plan and execute strategic plans and activities to broaden network and partnerships in support of business plans and strategies, and to ensure that the organisation is actively leading and participating in nationwide agendas and policy directions linked to battery manufacturing.
• Lead external affairs activities and plans to ensure that the organisation benefits from maximised linkages with its stakeholders and influencers across government, industry, and the wider ecosystem.

The Director of External Affairs will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with experience of dealing with a broad spectrum of senior stakeholders across industry and government.
• Comprehensive understanding of the UK research and government ecosystem linked to industrial strategy.
• Good political acumen and understanding, and ability to deal with highly confidential activities discreetly and sensitively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex ideas to varied audiences.
• Demonstrable ability to understand and consider the big picture of complex interactions and co-ordination required for execution of UK national strategies related to battery manufacturing.

For more information, simply click the “Apply now” button, submit a copy of you up to date CV and a member of the team will be in touch!