Public Affairs Manager

Public Affairs Manager (9‑12 Month Fixed‑Term Contract)

Final date to receive applications: 6 February 2026

Department: Strategy

Location: London

Compensation: £52,000 - £55,000 / year

Overview of team purpose: The Public Affairs team manages relationships with London & Partners’ key strategic stakeholders to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive across London. The team manages the day‑to‑day contact with Greater London Authority (GLA) and advises on, and supports the production of, briefings, speeches, and Mayoral bids. It also leads on liaison with the London Assembly including supporting L&P attendance at committees.

The team develops strong relationships with stakeholders at London Councils, Boroughs, City of London and subregional partnerships. It also carries out policy analysis and engagement with relevant political and civil‑service stakeholders in government departments, MPs, Select Committees, APPGs and think tanks. The team also leads on being the main point of contact for universities, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), key business stakeholders, and supports them to access London & Partners’ services.

Purpose of the role: As Public Affairs Manager, you will lead stakeholder relationships across a defined London sub‑region, working closely with borough officers and councillors, MPs, Assembly Members, universities, chambers of commerce and other partners. Acting as a central point of contact for London & Partners’ activity in your area, you will ensure consistent messaging, strong communication and effective navigation of our services.

You will build and maintain long‑term, trusted relationships with stakeholders, working collaboratively across London & Partners to meet shared objectives and deliver high levels of stakeholder satisfaction. Reporting to the Head of Public Affairs, you will also support wider public affairs activity during peak periods, including engagement with the GLA. Each Public Affairs Manager also acts as a link for a specific area of London & Partners’ work.

• Deliver outstanding relationship management to designated areas and stakeholders;
• Build deep relationships and work closely with them to deliver against their and L&P’s objectives.
• Develop a strong understanding of stakeholders’ objectives and to identify opportunities for improving L&P’s relationships with them and the services we provide.
• Work collaboratively across L&P to be a conduit both internally and externally for stakeholders – including trade, investment, tourism and small business support.
• Work with the Head of Public Affairs in shaping the relationships with the political stakeholders in respective areas, and identifying areas for improvement and enhanced engagement.
• Work autonomously, and proactively identify and establish new relationships, while managing and nurturing existing ones.
• Pro‑actively manage the relationship with stakeholders through a combination of regular meetings and updates, both in person and online, as appropriate.
• Act as brand ambassador for L&P by proactively attending relevant events and networking opportunities.
• Work with the CEO and Management Committee as appropriate to ensure a high level of service to stakeholders and ensure that L&P’s Senior Leadership Team are updated as appropriate with relevant information and activity.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as allocated by the Head of Public Affairs.

• Assist the Head of Public Affairs in analysing relevant policy developments and update London & Partners on what it means for the organisation.
• Assist the Head of Public Affairs in management of relationships with all relevant public affairs audiences including London Assembly, Westminster MPs, counterparts across the London policy landscape.
• Support the wider team’s horizon scanning for relevant policy and Ministerial developments and organising political and industry roundtable events.
• Support the preparation for London Assembly Plenary and Committee hearings, including working closely with colleagues in other directorates to ensure London &…