Head of Public Affairs and External Affairs

• Newly created Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement
• Exciting opportunity to join the Enforcement Conduct Board

About Our Client

It is an exciting time to join the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB), which is a newly created organisation established to provide independent oversight of enforcement agents (formerly known as bailiffs) and the enforcement industry. 

The ECB was formally launched in November 2022. Our mission is to ensure that all those who are subject to enforcement action in England and Wales are treated fairly.

Job Description

Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement

Role:

The ECB, which operates independently of both the industry and the Government, has a mandate to ensure fair treatment and appropriate protection for people subject to action by enforcement agents.

This is a newly created role that will play a key part in leading the organisation and driving forward the ECB's mission. The postholder will be responsible for building and delivering a comprehensive and impactful public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy and help to lead the wider organisation as a member of the leadership team. 

The role will involve:

• Lead the ECB's Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement function, including line management of a small team
• Developing, owning and implementing an overall Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
• Taking ownership of and delivering the ECB's Government relations strategy
• Influencing ministers, officials and MPs across government and across parliament to build strategic support for the ECB's mission and build the case for giving the ECB legal powers.
• Developing and delivering a systematic and impactful strategy and process for the ECB to build productive relationships across our wide spectrum of stakeholders (e.g. debt advice sector; enforcement industry; creditors; government departments; judiciary; other regulators etc)
• Representing the organisation/acting as spokesperson with media, at conferences and in meetings with key stakeholders
• Public Relations and Media (National, Sector and Trade) - responding to reactive media requests, developing proactive projects and campaigns, developing & maintaining relationships (with key journalists and teams across all relevant media) and media scanning
• Leading the wider organisation, as a member of the executive leadership team.

The Successful Applicant

Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement 

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record of strategic leadership of public affairs and stakeholder engagement
• Experience of leading successful public affairs strategies for other organisations
• Experience delivering successful public information campaigns
• Confident managing national media requests and leveraging the national media to support organisational objectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adept at managing relations with non-executive Board members
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire those you work with

What's on Offer

Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement 

Permanent opportunity 

Salary: £70,000-£80,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Remote position with travel within the UK c. 2-4 days per month

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 25 days in addition to statutory bank holidays, increasing by one day for each full year of employment, up to a maximum of 30 days. 

A defined contribution pension scheme (with an employer's contribution of 1.5 times the employee contribution) and a forward-thinking set of family policies (covering enhanced maternity, adoption, partner and parental leave) 

Application Process

Please submit a CV and cover letter (Please submit this as one word document)

Deadline: 9am on Tuesday 15th October 2024

Our Commitment 

The ECB is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table. Our inclusive culture ensures that all voices are heard and that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and grow. Accessibility and Adjustments 

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to accommodate your needs. If you have any specific requirements, please contact Brighde N-Luxmoore London - Public Sector and Government

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.