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
  • Lead and oversee the implementation of stakeholder engagement and public affairs strategy, building trusted relationships with key national, regional, and devolved administration stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • Understand and input into the business's strategy to identify stakeholder engagement opportunities and inform management of reputation risks.
  • Build relationships with key external stakeholders to support the business's objectives and help stakeholders achieve their goals.
  • Establish strong relationships with senior The Crown Estate colleagues, including supporting the CEO and Managing Directors, on your portfolio, offering strategic counsel to support decision-making.
  • Work closely with The Crown Estate colleagues from across the business 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.
  • Track record of working closely across an organisation to deliver activity, lead and manage cross-functional project teams to ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities are established.
  • Proven experience in coaching and supporting diverse and professional teams (including coaching, mentoring, and leadership to achieve agreed performance objectives).
What We Offer

We are a proud disability confident employer and operate 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.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us on careers@thecrownestate.co.uk

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