Public Affairs Manager

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

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Public Affairs Manager - Asset Management

Sector: Public Sector
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Role Context

M&G operates in a complex, highly regulated environment, within a sector that is often in the public eye. Maintaining good relations with policymakers in Whitehall, Westminster, the European Union (EU), and in key M&G markets is critical to delivering against the business' new purpose and strategic priorities.

The Policy and Public Affairs team (PPA) is a key part of External Relations, within the broader M&G Corporate Affairs function. Working closely with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, the role holder will help to develop and implement a strategic policy and public affairs plan for the Asset Management business that builds M&G's reputation, influencing, and positioning in our sector and beyond. This will include the creation and delivery of proactive campaigns that will positively change external perceptions of M&G and affect change with key stakeholders. The role holder will work closely with colleagues in the PPA team and the wider External Affairs team to ensure that activity is aligned, targeted, and impactful. They will provide counsel and direction to internal stakeholders on proactive political engagement and potential issues which could affect M&G's reputation and operating environment.

They will be the first identifiers of operational and reputational risks to the business from political and legislative developments, devising lobbying and engagement strategies to help mitigate impacts.

Manager / Expert Descriptors
  • Decide how best to deliver and to use resources available to deliver the work.
  • Deliver the work by managing others or by providing deep expertise, skills, and knowledge typically supported by a professional qualification.
  • Focus on delivering the work effectively and efficiently.
  • Will have a strong network of peers across the organisation.
Manager / Expert Accountabilities
  • For people managers, accountable for managing and motivating others to ensure quality of delivery to customers and stakeholders.
  • For technical specialists, accountable for delivering expert advice or service, using specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise.
  • Applies judgement to deliver outcomes, evaluating a range of potential solutions, considering the impact for customers, cost, and risk.
  • Manages conflicts that may impact delivery.
  • Challenges upwards given knowledge of delivery and awareness of complex systems and the broader picture.
  • Identifies and anticipates need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of output.
  • Manages resources and risks using expert judgment, know-how, and experience.
Key Accountabilities for the Role
  • Working with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will develop and implement a strategic policy and public affairs plan for the Asset Management business that supports the delivery of our strategic objectives and builds M&G's reputation and positioning.
  • Work with the wider PPA Team to build and manage strong relationships with relevant Ministers, parliamentarians, civil servants, policymakers, partner organisations, and other external agencies to influence the Government's agenda and ensure the best possible operating environment for M&G throughout the UK, EU, and beyond.
  • Support M&G's response to relevant Government consultations by coordinating submissions, working closely with regulatory and policy experts across the business.
  • Play a leading role in developing agile submissions and responses to key moments in the political calendar including the Budget, King's Speech, Spring Statement, key legislation, and Select Committees.
  • Support the development of Asset Management policy collateral; such as policy briefs, evidence statements, consultation responses, speeches, blogs, white papers, academic articles, and social media postings, to maintain a drumbeat of thoughtful insights to ensure we are well positioned in the minds of our key stakeholders.
  • Work closely with teams across M&G including colleagues in the wider Corporate Affairs function to ensure that our positions are effectively communicated using all communication channels as appropriate.
  • Provide political insight, monitoring, and analysis, drawing on information from many sources and advise on appropriate responses.
  • Ensure M&G representation at key external events including policy roundtables, party conferences, trade association steering boards, and external commissions.
  • Coordinate and assist with the engagement and representation of M&G's interests on relevant trade associations and other key bodies.
  • Help ensure that external agencies and suppliers are deployed impactfully.
Key Knowledge, Skills, Requirements, and Experience
  • A strategic thinker who has worked in Westminster or Brussels, in a public affairs/policy role previously and/or in a highly regulated sector.
  • A good understanding of the Westminster 'village' and Brussels with a good network of established contacts with politicians, key civil servants, and their teams.
  • A track record of building strong internal and external relationships, plus a solid understanding of how to strengthen them.

Recruiter: Martyn Jack

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice, and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or long-term condition, we are looking to attract, promote, and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com

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