AMS PSR

Job Title: External Affairs Lead - Campaigns

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Head of External Affairs

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape.

Our mission is clear:

• Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
• Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership
• We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means

• Purpose-driven work Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
• Career growth Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
• Collaboration and flexibility Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:

Great British Energy is looking for a External Affairs Lead to join our GBE Strategy & Policy Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading key stakeholder engagement campaigns, working closely with the Chief Executive on their engagement programme
• Working with the Head of External Affairs and wider team to shape and deliver core elements of the external affairs strategy
• Managing proactive and reactive engagement opportunities, including developing creative approaches and assessing associated risks and benefits
• Leading stakeholder mapping and sentiment tracking, identifying opportunities to advance GBE’s mission and inform engagement approaches
• Ensuring engagement activity is effectively planned, evaluated and reported, with clear and compelling materials aligned to strategic priorities
• Representing GBE at external forums, conferences and stakeholder events, positioning the organisation as a leader in clean energy
• Leading programmes of CEO and Chair engagement, stakeholder forums, advocacy outreach and supply chain engagement activity
• Supporting broader public affairs activity such as Select Committee preparation

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in an external affairs, public affairs, government relations or stakeholder engagement role within a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of, and interest in, the UK and devolved political and energy landscape
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to work across a matrix structure and build effective relationships in complex environments
• Proven experience planning, delivering and evaluating engagement strategies that build advocacy
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise and timely insights to inform decision-making
• Demonstrable ability to lead briefs and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work at pace, prioritise effectively and drive outcomes in a complex and evolving context, maintaining resilience for both self and team
• Strong track record of building trusted relationships with government, industry stakeholders, local leaders and community representatives

Desirable:

• Degree level preferable

Personal Qualities:

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Group income protection
• 38 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, inclusive working environment

How to Apply:

For further information please contact:

Caoimhe McCullagh
Principle Sourcing Specialist
caoimhe.mccullagh@weareams.com
PSRpermapplications@weareams.com

Application Close Date: 3rd July