Head of Corporate Affairs

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Bruin are currently seeking candidates for their open Head of Corporate Affairs position in Birmingham, United Kingdom through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Head of Corporate Affairs role such as with an industry leading company like Bruin?

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.Head of Corporate Affairs- Midlands- c£85,000

Are you a seasoned Corporate Affairs leader with a strong grasp of the UK political, media, and business landscape? We’re looking for a Regional Head of Corporate Affairs to drive external engagement, advocacy, and communications for a leading financial services organisation.

About the Role

In this high-profile role, you will:

• Shape and deliver advocacy and policy strategies that influence key regulatory and political discussions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior government, regulatory, media, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation externally as a local ambassador, enhancing its reputation and impact.
• Deliver integrated communications and high-impact campaigns aligned with commercial and reputational goals.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging political and policy developments, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial mindset with experience in government/politics, media, consultancy, or regulated industries.
• Proven ability to navigate the UK political, regulatory, and business landscape.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging at senior levels.
• Skilled communicator – confident across written, verbal, and public-facing platforms.
• Track record in developing and executing advocacy, policy, or corporate communication strategies, including crisis management.
• Project/campaign leadership experience in fast-paced environments.

Highly Advantageous

• Experience in financial services, banking, or another highly regulated industry.
• Existing network of political, media, and business contacts.
• Familiarity with financial services public policy issues.
• Data-driven approach to refining strategy and measuring impact.

Why Join?

This is a strategic, visible, and influential leadership role offering the opportunity to shape policy, strengthen reputation, and make a tangible impact on both the organisation and the broader market. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the business while representing the firm in critical external forums.

If you’re an experienced Corporate Affairs leader ready to operate at the intersection of business, politics, and society – we’d love to hear from you.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

Apply now and a member of the team at Bruin will get in touch with you to discuss your career options further.

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