Local Public Affairs Manager

Overview

As Local Public Affairs Manager you will help strengthen Peabody’s relationships with councils, councillors, MPs and other local stakeholders across London. You will work with Regional Managing Directors to shape local engagement plans and navigate political issues that affect our communities. The role combines policy insight with practical stakeholder engagement to support Peabody’s social purpose. You will collaborate across Corporate Affairs, operations and leadership to ensure Peabody’s activities are understood and supported by local decision-makers.

Pay / Benefits

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two extra volunteering days per year
• Flexible benefits scheme including family-friendly benefits and discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop local stakeholder engagement plans with Regional Managing Directors
• Monitor London politics and translate developments for internal teams
• Build and maintain relationships with councillors, MPs, and local authorities
• Advise senior colleagues on local political issues and prepare briefings
• Manage sensitive local issues, including reputational risk and political enquiries
• Coordinate with communications and neighbourhood teams to inform local stakeholders
• Support visits, events and community-facing opportunities

Key requirements

• Strong knowledge of London government and local politics
• Experience in political or public affairs environment with engagement of councillors or local authorities
• Good political judgment and ability to provide clear, practical advice to senior colleagues
• Excellent writing skills for briefings, letters, and messages
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively across teams
• Proactive, organized with ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for London’s people and places
• Housing experience is helpful but not required

• relationship-building
• political judgement
• clear communication
• collaboration
• proactivity
• knowledge of London government and local politics

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