Public Affairs Lead - Europe

CompanyMDPI UK

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

The Role

To strengthen the External Affairs team, we are seeking a Public Affairs Lead Europe to support and implement MDPIs public affairs strategy across the region. Acting as a regional lead, you will manage public affairs activities across assigned European countries and serve as a key contact for policy, institutional, and governmental engagement.

As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site. Our office is located in Manchester city centre.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Regional Public Affairs & Strategy

Support and implement MDPIs public affairs strategy across Europe in alignment with External Affairs objectives.
Manage public affairs activities across assigned countries and act as a key internal contact for policy-related topics.
Contribute insights to strengthen MDPIs positioning at a regional and European level.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

Support engagement with academic, governmental, and policy stakeholders across Europe

Coordinate meetings, consultations, initiatives, and participation in relevant events

Maintain stakeholder records and support long-term relationship management

Coordination, Policy Monitoring & Reporting

Coordinate with public affairs and PR/PA agencies to ensure consistent messaging and effective delivery
Support team workflows, guidelines, and process improvements
Monitor relevant policy and regulatory developments and prepare briefings, intelligence updates, and advocacy materials

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in a related field
2-5 years of professional experience in strategic communications, public affairs, policy, or related roles
Experience working with public affairs or communications agencies
Experience in or knowledge of publishing, research, or the academic sector
Experience supporting small teams, mentoring and leading collaborative initiatives

Hard Skills & Languages

English - fluent (C1 required); additional European languages are an asset

Ability to prepare clear and concise policy briefings, reports, and stakeholder materials

Familiarity with European policy environments and institutional landscapes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Soft Skills & Competencies

Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented working style
Confidence in meetings and stakeholder interactions, internal and external
Strong communication and coordination skills
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Team-oriented, resilient, and motivated to contribute to long-term objectives.

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.

We operate currently over 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open-access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

Besides our main publishing business, we develop and maintain digital platforms and software ranging from scientific exchange platforms to article databases and search engines, all focused on empowering scholars and giving them the best possible product and service. As of the end of 2022, we count more than 6700 colleagues in 17 offices across 11 countries.

Benefits

Flexible Working Times You are able to start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm.
Special Days Off Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions.
Our Culture A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
Bonus Incentives Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees.
Perkbox You will have access to our benefit platform called Perkbox. This will provide you with a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers, including savings on food, drinks, tech, travel, and more.
Health Cash Plan After passing probation, employees are enrolled into our private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions amongst many other health services
Modern City Centre Office Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, our office is a 10 minute walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. There are also tram stops outside of the building.
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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritises growth through continued learning, support, and feedback. We are always seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices to create a more equal workforce.

Initiatives

At MDPI, We Develop And Maintain Various Platforms In Order To Better Serve The Scientific Community, Which You Can Find Below

MDPI homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/

Sciprofiles: https://sciprofiles.com/

Sciforum: https://sciforum.net/

Scilit: https://www.scilit.net/

Preprints: https://www.preprints.org/

Encyclopedia: https://encyclopedia.pub/

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