Corporate Affairs Manager

About NextStep

NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network we are currently looking for a Corporate Affairs Manager to join their team.

About the Company

Our client is a leading integrated UK energy company with operations across electricity generation gas supply and renewable infrastructure. With revenues of 4bn and an ambitious 2bn investment programme in offshore wind grid battery storage and green hydrogen the business is operating at the centre of the UKs energy transition. As government policy regulatory change and public scrutiny intensify the Corporate Affairs team plays an increasingly critical role in shaping the external environment in which the business operates.

The Role

As Corporate Affairs Manager you will lead the companys engagement with government regulators and key external stakeholders on the issues that matter most to the business. You will manage relationships with Ministers MPs and civil servants develop the companys positions on policy and regulatory developments and ensure the business is a credible and proactive voice in the debates shaping the energy sector. This is a substantive policy and strategy role for someone with a genuine interest in energy regulation and political economy.

What Youll Do

• Monitor and analyse UK and devolved government policy and regulatory developments relevant to the business including DESNZ consultations Ofgem reviews and Parliamentary scrutiny of the energy sector.
• Develop and articulate the companys position on key policy issues working with subject matter experts across Regulatory Legal and Strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with Ministers offices Parliamentary committees relevant civil servants and industry bodies.
• Coordinate the companys response to formal consultations parliamentary inquiries and select committee requests.
• Produce briefing materials policy submissions and stakeholder communication content that reflect the companys strategic interests and commitments.

What Were Looking For

• 58 years of experience in corporate affairs government relations public policy or a strategy consulting role with significant policy exposure.
• Strong understanding of the UK political and regulatory environment particularly in energy infrastructure or utilities.
• Exceptional written communication able to draft policy submissions ministerial briefs and board communications with clarity and precision.
• Skilled relationship manager comfortable engaging at a senior level across government regulatory bodies and industry groups.
• Background in management consulting government or an in-house corporate affairs function is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ofdepending on experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Private health cover enhanced pension and 28 days holiday.
• Hybrid working from London with travel to Westminster and regional sites as required.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role please create your profile at . Once your profile is complete our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if its a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.