In this leadership role, you drive Future Biogas’s external affairs strategy to shape policy engagement and amplify the company’s voice with government, regulators, and key stakeholders. You will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to build relationships that support growth and the energy transition. The role combines policy insight, communications, and business development to influence policy and opportunities across energy, agriculture and sustainability. You’ll lead a new function with autonomy and a clear impact on the company’s trajectory.
Pay / Benefits
competitive salary with performance-related bonus
excellent benefits package
hybrid working model
involvement with CEO and executive team
growth opportunities in a new leadership role
HQ in Guildford with new office in Surrey Research Park
Responsibilities
Lead external affairs and budget for the function
Enhance Future Biogas’s parliamentary profile and government stakeholder engagement
Identify and influence policy developments across government and regulators
Provide strategic advice on political and reputational issues with Policy and Comms teams
Support business development and growth through stakeholder engagement
Build and manage a small, high-performing team
Represent the company in cross-functional contexts to align external affairs with strategy
Key requirements
Degree or equivalent experience in Public Affairs, Politics, Communications, Business or related discipline
Proven experience in public affairs, government relations or policy development in a related industry
Excellent influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
Experience of leading and developing small, high-performing teams
Relationship-building
Strategic thinking
Political awareness
Credibility with senior stakeholders
Proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams
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