External Affairs Manager

Responsibilities

• Act as the voice of the ECITB in government, industry, and beyond.
• Shape the future of the engineering construction sector by building high-level relationships.
• Drive collaboration within the sector.
• Champion the ECITB’s mission on skills and workforce development.

Requirements

• Experience in external affairs, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement.
• Exposure to engineering, construction, or skills development sectors is an advantage.
• Understanding of the UK political landscape and policymaking processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive written materials.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to design and deliver effective external engagement strategies.
• Skilled at building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, securing trust and support.
• Able to work independently, balance multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Knowledge of the engineering construction sectors and the skills and workforce development challenges.
• Current engagements with strategic networks across government, industry, or media.
• Experience organising stakeholder events and public engagements.
• Experience drafting speeches or supporting high-level communications.

Salary

• Up to £43,000 per annum.

Location

• Full-time, home based with some UK-wide travel.

Benefits

• Company laptop and mobile provided.
• 25 days holiday including Christmas closure, rising to 30 over the first five years’ service.
• Generous pension scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to work and e-car lease schemes.
• Flexible holiday purchase scheme.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and leave.
• Home office set-up support.
• Flexible working opportunities available (37.5 hours per week).

About the Company

• The ECITB works with employers and training providers to attract, develop and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines.
• The ECITB invests about £28 million each year to support skills development within the industry.
• The organization is funded by a statutory levy paid by employers and uses this to drive up skill levels and fund training that would otherwise not take place.
• The ECITB works with the education sector, government, and employers to ensure the UK has workers with the skills to meet the needs of the engineering construction industry.
• The ECITB is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all individuals, particularly those underrepresented in the engineering construction industry.
• The ECITB aims to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process and offers flexible working, alternative application methods, different interview formats, and reasonable adjustments where needed.

How to Apply

• Closing Date: 20th October 2025.
• For more information about the role and its responsibilities, view the role profile provided by the employer.

Category

Sales & Business Development