External Affairs Manager
As an External Affairs Manager, you will manage a portfolio of stakeholder relationships and support engagement strategies across the Department of Health and Social Care priority areas. You will work with external organisations such as charities, health sector bodies, and patient groups to build trusted relationships and gather insights that improve communications. You will also produce briefings for senior leaders and ministers, and evaluate engagement activities to enhance future approaches. This fast-paced role connects communications with policy to amplify government priorities and support public health.
What they're looking for
- Experience in external affairs, public affairs or stakeholder engagement
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefings and materials
- Sound judgement and ability to assess and escalate risks and issues
- Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth citizens with work rights, EU/EEA/Swiss/Turkish nationals with relevant status.
Selection process
Applications will be sifted week commencing 05/10/2026. Interviews will take place the week commencing 19/10/2026 by video.
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