Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Manager The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The purpose of this role is to oversee the delivery and ongoing development of Trust's public affairs and stakeholder engagement plan, using a range of communication channels in support of short and long term aims. This includes maintaining the organisation's Trust and Reputation dashboard and stakeholder mapping across the area including by borough(s) and programmes/projects, working with senior colleagues to ensure these are relevant, maintained and intelligence is shared with colleagues. Main duties of the job This role will support the delivering of communications and engagement events in support of the Trust's capital projects and commercial partnerships. This includes writing newsletters and reports, organising and hosting events, and preparing and delivering briefings. The post holder will work effectively with external stakeholders, ensuring effective and proactive delivery of communications and stakeholder engagement activities to support key objectives. This includes partner organisations, particularly the Maudsley Charity, IoPPN and King's College London, local authority officers and elected members (councillors), service users and carers community groups, local residents and residents' associations, other NHS bodies (e.g. NHSE, NHS trusts, Integrated Care Systems), and others including architects, developers and advisors; charitable trusts/foundations and individual donors; third sector; housing providers. The post holder will deploy strong interpersonal skills in presentations, meetings, informal and formal settings. As well as building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships, you will have good written communications skills to produce content and reports for various audiences. About us South London and Maudsley offers the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We care for people locally in south east London, nationally and internationally where we work in partnership with a range of stakeholders in the health system, academia, voluntary and commercial sectors. Details Date posted 26 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-NCL-8371290-MU Job locations Maudsley Hospital London SE5 8AZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement and Public Affairs To deliver public affairs, communications and engagement activity which builds relationships, enhances the Trusts reputation and is in line with overall communications and engagement strategy. To take responsibility for ensuring stakeholder relationships are maintained and proactively developed. To produce regular stakeholder briefings working with other departments in the Trust and partners to co-ordinate content ensuring absolute accuracy. Devise and deliver stakeholder engagement plans and strategies for key projects and/or audiences as directed. To drive understanding and positive perception of capital projects withexternal stakeholders, staff and patients through effective engagement work. To establish and maintain effective co-operative working relationships with stakeholder group