Group Public Affairs & Engagement Manager

Group Public Affairs & Engagement Manager 12 Months Contract | Remote A quick look at the role As Group Public Affairs and Engagement Manager at Biffa, you’ll help shape the future of sustainable waste management, influencing policy and building relationships with key national and regional stakeholders.You’ll drive impactful engagement, champion the circular economy and support the decarbonisation of the waste sector, positioning Biffa as an industry leader in sustainability.

Working across the Group, you’ll turn emerging legislation into actionable insight, ensuring the business is prepared to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Your core responsibilities Shape and advocate policy by developing Biffa’s positions with business leaders, building stakeholder support and contributing to consultation responses. Build influential relationships by mapping key stakeholders and delivering targeted engagement plans across government, politics, industry and Non Government Organisations.

Champion Biffa’s voice by promoting the circular economy, waste sector decarbonisation and Biffa’s sustainability leadership. Monitor policy and legislation to identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable insight to support business decisions. Drive internal engagement by communicating regulatory changes across the Group to support compliance and service development. Lead stakeholder engagement by coordinating industry representation, delivering events and briefings, sharing policy intelligence and managing public affairs agency relationships.

Our essential requirements Degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs or a related business or communications discipline. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in communications, stakeholder relations, public affairs or policy. Proven experience delivering stakeholder engagement and leading integrated internal and external communications. Strong understanding of the UK political landscape and parliamentary procedures.

Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and technical issues for diverse audiences. Strong strategic thinking, leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience managing external agencies and building effective stakeholder relationships. Qualifications in sustainability or environmental management. (Desirable) Experience in waste management, recycling or knowledge of climate, sustainability and environmental policy, legislation and regulation.

(Desirable) Changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management. Dedicated to diversity. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.