External Affairs Director

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Crown Estate Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced External Affairs Director to join our team at The Crown Estate. As a key member of our External Affairs and Policy leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping our land and property portfolios, as well as influencing the changing external policy and political landscape.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead the external affairs strategy for land and property, including public affairs, policy positions, and advocacy.
  • Oversee project-level communications and engagement strategies to shape and enable the delivery of our ambitious strategy.
  • Build trusted relationships with key national, regional, and devolved administration stakeholders across political parties and with officials on the land and property portfolio.
  • Shape The Crown Estate's positions on policy matters, horizon scanning, and identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities relating to the land and property portfolio.
  • Prepare for select committees and stakeholder meetings, drafting consultation responses and policy positions, particularly in relation to housing, planning, and communities.
  • Work closely with senior colleagues to identify opportunities for engagement and communication, ensuring a coordinated and consistent approach to integrated campaign delivery.
Requirements
  • Significant experience working in government, public affairs, or a similar role.
  • Track record of outstanding communication and engagement on complex topics, especially issues of national significance or government priority.
  • In-depth knowledge of government policy making and priority areas for the Devolved Administrations.
  • Experience in providing strategic advice to senior leaders up to board level.
  • Experience in energy, property, land management, or infrastructure would be helpful but not essential.
  • Proven experience in coaching and supporting diverse and professional teams.
About Us

The Crown Estate is a proud disability confident employer and operates the offer of interview scheme. We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.



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