Public Affairs Manager
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At Pennon Group, we’re committed to delivering essential water and environmental services while creating positive outcomes for customers, communities, and the environment. Our Corporate Affairs team plays a vital role in protecting and enhancing our reputation, influencing public policy, and building trusted relationships with key stakeholders at local and national level.
The Role
We’re recruiting a Public Affairs Manager to help shape and deliver our public affairs and policy engagement across the Group. This is a pivotal role within our Corporate Affairs team, supporting political and stakeholder engagement that influences policy, strengthens relationships, and helps deliver our long-term strategy.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, senior leaders and external partners to bring Pennon’s story to life with policymakers, regulators, and opinion formers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with MPs, local authorities and think tanks
- Develop and deliver a structured, proactive public affairs engagement plan
About You
You’ll be a confident and well-organised public affairs professional with a strong understanding of the UK political landscape and the ability to build credibility quickly with a wide range of stakeholders.
We’re looking for:
- Experience working in a political, public affairs, or policy environment
- An existing and relevant stakeholder or political network
- Strong knowledge of local and national government
- Excellent research and briefing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues clearly
Why Join Us?
- The opportunity to influence real-world policy and public outcomes
- A supportive and professional Corporate Affairs team
- Exposure to senior leadership and high-profile external stakeholders
- A role with purpose, impact, and visibility across the Group
What's in it for you
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Closing Date: Friday 6th March 2026