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Murray McIntosh is delighted to be partnered with the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) - the leading voice for UK environmental horticulture - to find an experienced and strategic Public Affairs Manager to join their Public Affairs team.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of national policymaking, ideal for someone with political awareness, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for influencing change.
The HTA represents over 1,350 garden retailers, growers, landscapers and suppliers - a sector that contributes to the UK economy, sustainability, mental health, and green space.
By joining, you'll:
- Play a strategic, visible role in influencing government and policy across the UK
- Represent an industry driving climate adaptation, trade, and innovation
- Work in a purpose-led, values-driven organisation that puts members at the centre
- Collaborate with a passionate, supportive team who value openness and impact
- Enjoy hybrid working based from London (with travel across the UK), and flexibility to balance work and life
- Be part of an organisation that's growing - and keen to invest in your growth too
About the role:
As Public Affairs Manager, you will lead lobbying and public affairs activity, building trusted relationships with politicians, civil servants, media and members. Also, you will:
- Deliver targeted public affairs campaigns and policy responses
- Represent the HTA at meetings, parliamentary groups and industry events
- Monitor political developments and provide strategic briefings
- Work as part of a small but mighty team, managing stakeholder engagement, and oversee relevant KPIs and budget
- Act as a spokesperson, develop content, and help shape the HTA's external presence
- Line manage the Senior Public Affairs Executive
About you:
- Experience in public affairs or policy - from Parliament, a trade association, agency or government
- Strong understanding of UK political systems (devolved nation knowledge is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills - confident in written briefings, media responses and stakeholder meetings
- A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach
- Line management experience
- Willingness to travel across the UK and attend occasional out-of-hours events
- A full UK driving licence required (for travel to member sites and Oxfordshire Head Office)
Benefits include:
- 30 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Up to 10% matched pension
- Health cash plan & life assurance
- Cycle to Work & EV salary sacrifice schemes
- Well-being and social activities
- Hybrid/flexible working and London/Oxfordshire office locations
This is your chance to represent a dynamic, forward-thinking industry - and make a real difference.
Application deadline is 23:59, Sunday 11th May. Please ensure you include a tailored cover letter and CV.
Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
Policy by Murray (part of the Murray McIntosh family) is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject.
