We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Public Affairs Manager to join our public affairs team.

Who are we?
We want to be the best place that any of our 6,800 colleagues have ever worked.
We’re the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business. 

The role

• Work with the Head of Public Affairs, Long-term Savings in the development and implementation of a public affairs programme to raise the profile of the Phoenix Group and its long-term savings policy agenda
• Take the lead on public affairs activity for key long-term savings issues relevant to Phoenix Group
• Analyse, develop and maintain a log of public policy positions which meet the business’ long-term saving’s objectives
• Provide relevant advice and support to the business on policy and political developments and briefings ahead of meetings with key stakeholders
• Work with the Head of Public Affairs in developing and maintaining relationships with key Government, Parliamentary and other relevant stakeholders
• Identify and leverage pro-active engagement opportunities, to promote Phoenix Group and Standard Life with external stakeholders as a leading authoritative voice on long-term savings public policy issues
• Work with trade associations and other partners to influence external stakeholders
• Represent the public affairs team in the business and externally on long-term savings issues

What are we looking for?

• Public Affairs experience in financial services from an agency or in house role, or from a relevant role in Government, ideally with long-term savings experience
• Strong communicator, able to represent the Group externally
• Excellent written skills, with ability to provide succinct information and briefings on often technical or complex issues to a wide range of audiences, from internal teams to Parliamentarians
• Strong organisational and project management skills, and record of delivery
• Experience of stakeholder management and engagement