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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Head of External Affairs to join the team on a fixed term contract, providing maternity leave cover. You will work with stakeholders to build the PLA’s external reputation, increase engagement with the Thames Vision strategy, and engage with elected representatives to further business priorities.
Responsibilities
- Build the PLA’s external reputation as a trusted port.
- Increase engagement with the Thames Vision strategy and its goals.
- Engage with MP’s, Assembly Members and other elected representatives to further the PLA’s business priorities.
- Coordinate the PLA’s role in external steering groups and memberships of representative organisations/trade bodies.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level and/or have at least ten years’ equivalent experience.
- Experience in senior-level stakeholder management in the ports/maritime/transport & logistics industries or a comparable sector.
- Experience working in a complex stakeholder environment, turning strategy into action.
- Familiar with policy making and how to establish influence.
- Existing networks in Whitehall, Westminster and City Hall, with a focus on local government.
- Effective political antenna and acumen.
- Proven ability to build and leverage networks to deliver policy change or improvements.
- Experienced line manager, able to lead an engaged and high-performing team.
- Ability to provide strategic counsel to senior leaders.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience of working in a highly unionised workforce (Desirable).
- Line Management Experience (Desirable).
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Policy making
- Network building
- Strategic counsel
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Location
- London
Work Type
- Fixed term contract
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior-level
- At least ten years’ equivalent experience
Education Level
- Degree level
Salary/Compensations
- £88,362 per annum + £6,077 per annum Car Allowance
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Private Health Insurance
- Generous pension scheme - up to 14% employer contribution
- Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to MyGymDiscounts
- Reward and recognition portal, with access to a range of discounts
About the Company
- We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth.
- We connect the UK to the world.
- We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal.
Equal Opportunity
- The PLA are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
- Candidates will be assessed against the essential requirements for the role.
- Where candidates can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and experience, we encourage them to apply.
- The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.