Job Description

External Affairs Manager

Up to 43,000 per annum

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37.5 hours per week; flexible working opportunities available


Generous pension contribution


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

Closing Date: 20th October 2025

Were hiring an External Affairs Manager to be the voice of the ECITB in government, industry, and beyond. This is your chance to shape the future of the engineering construction sector by building high-level relationships, driving collaboration, and championing our mission on skills and workforce development. If youre a natural networker with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and the drive to make an impact, wed love to hear from you.


For more information about the role and its responsibilities, view the role profile here.

About you

Experience

Experience in external affairs, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement, with exposure to engineering, construction, or skills development sectors an advantage. Understanding of the UK political landscape and policymaking processes. Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive written materials and 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.

Desirable

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.

What we offer

Company laptop & 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.

About us

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.


We invest about 28 million each year to support skills development within the industry. We are funded by a statutory levy paid by employers and use this to drive up skill levels and fund training that would otherwise not take place.


Along with the education sector, government and employers, we work 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. We aim to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process and offer flexible working, alternative application methods, different interview formats, and reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if you require any support.

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