External Affairs Manager

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) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

Location: GB,, GB

Posted Date: 7/7/2025