Senior External Affairs Manager leading IOSH's external affairs strategy and maximizing global influence and impact. Engaging with stakeholders to drive good occupational health and safety internationally.
Responsibilities
Lead IOSH’s external affairs strategy and maximise our influence and impact globally.
Shape and deliver IOSH’s external affairs strategy, ensuring clear and impactful messaging and advocacy that is evidence-led.
Develop our messaging framework and oversee our stakeholder and partnership management and PR and media relations.
Engage with a variety of stakeholders including, governments, policymakers, regulators, NGO’s, partners, and industry bodies.
Lead reputation and crisis management strategies, safeguarding IOSH’s standing and credibility.
Representing IOSH at high-level meetings, committees, and conferences as a trusted voice and ambassador.
Requirements
Proven experience in external affairs, PR, and reputation management within a complex, global organisation.
Strong knowledge of public affairs, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Exceptional communication skills, including confident public speaking and high-quality written outputs.
Ability to design and deliver integrated external affairs strategies and leverage digital platforms for advocacy.
Experience in managing teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
A degree or equivalent in public affairs, PR, communications, or a related field, plus commitment to CPD (e.g., CIPR membership).
Benefits
Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
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