MAXIMUS

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Accountabilities: 1. External communications, reputation and policy strategy 2. Public affairs, policy positioning and stakeholder influence 3. Business development and growth support 4. Media leadership and issues management 5. People, agency and partner leadership Key Contacts & Relationships: Internal: • UK Executive and senior leadership team • Communications and Marketing colleagues • Business development and operational leaders • Legal and compliance and teams • Global communications colleagues External: • National and trade media • Politicians and civil servants • Regulators and public bodies • Industry bodies, partners and NGOs Qualifications & Experience What we're looking for Experience and knowledge • Significant experience leading PR, media and public affairs activity in a large, complex or high profile organisation. • Proven experience engaging with politicians, civil servants and senior external stakeholders on complex policy issues. • Strong understanding of reputational risk, issues management and crisis communications. • Experience leading teams and coordinating multi disciplinary delivery plans and strategies. • Strong interest in, and understanding of, welfare, health and disability policy and public services. Skills and capabilities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling messages. • Strong judgement and confidence when handling sensitive or high risk issues. • Strategic thinker with the ability to operate at pace in a fast moving environment. • Highly organised, detail focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities. • Collaborative leadership style, with the credibility to influence at senior levels. Qualifications • Degree or professional qualification in communications, public affairs, marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience. Individual Competencies • Strategic thinking and judgement Able to see the bigger picture, anticipate future risks and opportunities, and make sound decisions in complex, fast moving political, media and policy environments. • Reputational leadership Demonstrates strong judgement when handling sensitive, high risk issues and provides calm, credible leadership during periods of scrutiny or challenge. • Influence and stakeholder credibility Builds trust quickly and influences effectively with senior internal leaders and external stakeholders, including politicians, civil servants, regulators and partners. • Exceptional communication Communicates clearly and persuasively, translating complex policy and operational issues into accessible, compelling messages for different audiences. • Commercial and growth mindset Understands how external communications, policy positioning and reputation support business development, partnerships and long term growth. • Collaboration and matrix working Works effectively across functions, geographies and disciplines, balancing differing priorities while maintaining shared outcomes and accountability. • Leadership and people development Leads with clarity and purpose, develops high performing teams, and creates an inclusive, supportive culture with high standards of delivery. • Delivery focus and resilience Operates confidently at pace, manages multiple priorities, and maintains quality, accuracy and composure under pressure. EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process. Minimum Salary £ 75,000.00 Maximum Salary £ 98,875.00