Head of Public Affairs
Job Title: Head of Public Affairs
Contract term: Permanent
Starting Salary: £55,000-£60,000
Closing Date: Sunday 12th October
Reporting to: Director of Advocacy
Line management responsibilities: Yes
About the Coalition for Global Prosperity
The Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) brings together political, military, business and faith leaders who believe that an effective development budget, alongside an active diplomatic and defence strategy, keeps Britain at the forefront of saving lives, alleviating poverty and bringing freedom, security and prosperity to those who need it most.
At a time when the UK's role in the world is being redefined, Britain is at its best when it acts as a global leader in development as well as in defence and diplomacy. With a smart and effective aid budget, which leverages British expertise, the UK can transform lives.
CGP works in Westminster, bringing together a wide coalition with backgrounds across the military, faith, business and political communities to advocate for the UK’s role in the world. We run high-level retreats, parliamentary events, international delegations to Washington DC and countries across Africa and the Middle East, a series of Westminster programmes and produce policy reports..
We regularly host influential figures and thought leaders to speak on our platform, previous speakers include David Attenborough, Julia Gillard, Theresa May, Gordon Brown, Boris Johnson, Bill Gates and David Cameron.
You can find out more information about the Coalition and its work on our website.
Overview / Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a Head of Public Affairs to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our public affairs strategy. Reporting to the Director of Advocacy, the postholder will focus on building and maintaining constructive relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, and external stakeholders in Westminster to advance our mission.
Our organisation advocates on issues spanning international development, foreign policy, and defence, making the case for Britain to be a force for good in the world. The successful candidate will bring strong public affairs expertise, proven political acumen, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. They will oversee the day-to-day management of our public affairs activities, ensuring we remain a credible and authoritative voice in Westminster.
This is a senior role with responsibility for line-managing a small team and contributing as a member of the Senior Management Team. The role requires international travel (up to four times per year) to support parliamentary delegations and global advocacy efforts.
The position would suit a candidate with at least six years’ experience in public affairs, government, or political roles, and who is motivated by the opportunity to influence policy across parties and sectors. The right individual will be comfortable working across the entire political spectrum and committed to strengthening Britain’s role in the world.
Role Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
Support the Director of Advocacy in developing and executing the organisation’s public affairs strategy; act as deputy when required.
Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational leadership, strategy, and cross-team priorities.
Provide clear direction and line management to a small public affairs team, ensuring effective performance management, professional development, and delivery against agreed objectives.
Project & Team Management
Oversee the delivery of all public affairs activities, ensuring projects are well planned, delivered on time, and achieve maximum impact.
Coordinate and project manage complex activities, including international parliamentary delegations, Westminster events, and high-level retreats.
Ensure consistent standards of quality across all outputs, including briefings, consultation responses, and stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with parliamentarians, advisors, government officials, think tanks, NGOs, funders, and other key stakeholders.
Represent the organisation at a senior level in meetings, roundtables, conferences, and, where appropriate, in the media.
Act as a credible and effective spokesperson, ensuring our positions are communicated clearly and persuasively.
Public Affairs & Policy Delivery
Lead day-to-day engagement and advocacy with parliamentarians, advisors, and other Westminster stakeholders.
Maintain strong links across Westminster and relevant political networks.
Shape and influence key policy discussions and debates by coordinating public affairs initiatives and ensuring timely, high-quality inputs on international development, foreign policy, and defence.
Finance & Reporting
Manage the public affairs budget, tracking and monitoring spend across activities.
Report progress against key deliverables to the Director of Advocacy and relevant funders at agreed intervals.
Person specification
Essential
Significant experience working in public affairs, government relations, or a political/policy role (e.g. in Parliament, government, political party or consultancy).
Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee complex programmes of work, manage competing priorities, and ensure delivery to deadlines.
Demonstrable experience of engaging with parliamentarians, advisors, and Westminster stakeholders, and maintaining strong political networks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft persuasive briefings and represent our issues effectively in meetings.
Proven ability to act as an effective spokesperson and represent an organisation at a senior level in external forums.
Political awareness and understanding of the UK political and parliamentary system, with the ability to work with every political party.
Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets and reporting processes.
Commitment to the mission of ensuring Britain is a force for good globally, through international development, foreign policy, and defence.
Willingness to undertake international travel (up to four times per year).
Desirable
Line management experience, with a track record of coaching, motivating, and managing staff to deliver high-quality work.
Experience of organising parliamentary events, delegations, or international visits.
Experience of working in or alongside international development, foreign policy, or defence sectors.
Experience of managing relationships with funders and reporting on programme impact.
Strong political network.
What we offer
Our team works with the policy makers, politicians and journalists to support and promote British leadership in development. We offer a flexible approach to working, with a hybrid mix of home and office working; 25 days paid holiday entitlement per year (plus bank holidays); access to an individual training budget; enhanced maternity/paternity paid leave; and an inclusive, supportive working environment.
If you have any questions about this role, the Coalition or our approach to working please contact work@coalitionforglobalprosperity.com.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter to the form on our website by Sunday 11th October
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. CGP is also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.