This newly created role gives an experienced external affairs leader the chance to build YES’s public affairs and reputation function from the ground up, working closely with the CEO, Executive Team and Board. It is a rare opportunity to shape how a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation is seen, heard and understood by government, regulators and the communities it serves.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a clear external affairs strategy aligned to YES’s purpose, five-year strategic objectives and commercial goals.

• Own YES’s approach to public affairs, political engagement and policy influence at national, regional and local level, building trusted relationships with Ministers, government officials and regulators.

• Lead corporate communications, media relations and crisis communications, acting as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Executive Team and Board.

• Develop and maintain a strategic stakeholder map, building insightful relationships across government, regulators, industry bodies, funders and community organisations.

• Own the corporate brand, reputation framework and organisational narrative for YES.

• Represent YES at external forums, conferences and industry groups where reputation, policy influence and organisational visibility are the goal.

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https://www.ellwoodatfield.com/jobs/head-of-external-affairs-4