External Affairs Manager

OverviewWe are working exclusively with the Chartered Management Institute; a leading professional body committed to improving management and leadership standards across the UK.This External Affairs Manager role is an exciting opportunity for a highly proactive and outward-facing professional to take ownership of a visible external engagement portfolio. It will be suited to someone with experience across public affairs and stakeholder engagement who thrives on building networks and turning relationships into meaningful outcomes. This role may particularly suit candidates from a consultancy environment. You will lead engagement with key stakeholders across government, the public sector and industry, with a particular focus on partnerships across the NHS, central government and professional bodies. The role sits at the heart of the organisation''s external activity, connecting policy, communications and commercial priorities to ensure its voice is heard and its influence continues to grow.Working closely with policy, PR, partnerships and sales teams, you will help position the organisation as a thought leader across key agendas including leadership, skills, employment and the future of work. This role offers strong variety, visibility and autonomy, and would suit someone who operates at pace in a collaborative, purpose-led environment. Additional Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and leverage opportunities to translate stakeholder engagement into partnerships, commercial activity ..... full job details .....