Director of External Affairs and Growth

Purpose of the Role The Director of External Affairs and Growth is an SLT role responsible for leveraging the voice and power of the eoa''s network to influence and accelerate the growth of the employee owned sector. The role leads the eoa''s external affairs, policy and insights, marcomms and events, shaping the external environment for employee ownership and securing the funding and commercial income needed to support sustainable sector growth. Key Responsibilities Lead external affairs strategy, building the relationships and influence needed to shape policy, remove barriers and expand EO. Build strategic relationships and secure grant funding and commercial partnerships, generating income to support advocacy, events and sector growth initiatives, including the UK EO Growth Strategy. Oversee our policy and insights work, engaging key stakeholders to co-produce content that influences EO practice and policy and strengthens the eoa''s voice in public affairs. Oversee the delivery of a mar-comms strategy that delivers commercial objectives and positions the eoa as the leading authority on EO. Oversee our events programmes, ensuring they drive knowledge-sharing, sector development and commercial sustainability. Represent the eoa at industry forums, policy roundtables and public affairs events, championing the employee ownership model. Collaborate with the Director of Membership and Operations to align advocacy and external engagement with member needs and priorities. Lead ..... full job details .....