External Affairs Manager

15 Days Old

Team / Directorate: Communications and External Affairs/Communications, Customer and Commercial

Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview date: 28/07/2025

Post Number: 203955

The role: Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking an experienced External Affairs Manager to lead our strategic engagement with partners.

In this influential role, you will manage a specialist team that works closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Team, and senior leaders across the organisation. Together, you’ll shape NRW’s external affairs strategy—ensuring we have a strong, consistent voice in policy discussions, advocacy, and reputation management.

This is a unique opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels and help position NRW as a trusted, expert voice in environmental and public policy across Wales.

As an organisation, we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face-to-face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

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Location:
United Kingdom
Salary:
£60,000 - £80,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Management & Operations