Head of External Affairs

Head of External Affairs

Farringdon

Full time - Perm

Are you an experienced leader who can shape our external voice and influence?

We are recruiting for a Head of External Affairs to lead our team delivering public affairs, policy, media relations, research, crisis communications, corporate publications, and thought leadership.

This is a high-profile and influential leadership role within the Corporate Affairs team.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who can empower and inspire the team, collaborate across the organisation and take ownership of innovative solutions that create impact.

What you'll bring

Strong leadership and team development skills.
A commitment to providing supportive challenge, finding new ways, and continuous improvement.
An insight-led approach, using analytics to evaluate activity and optimise performance
The ability to cut through complexity.
Ownership of outcomes and delivery of commitments.This is an exciting time to join MTVH following the launch of our 2030 Strategy- Your Home, Your Service, Your Future. As our Head of External Affairs, you will play a key role in the strategy's implementation, building influential relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring MTVH is well positioned to engage with the issues that matter to our residents.

If you are an innovative communications leader who can empower teams, build relationships, influence conversations and turn complex issues into compelling messages, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held w/c 30th November 2026

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) provides affordable homes for people living across London, the South East, the East Midlands and the East of England.

Alongside housing, MTVH delivers a range of support services, working with residents who need additional help to live independently and well. This includes specialist support for older people, mental health services and transitional services that provide intensive support to people who are marginalised or vulnerable.

MTVH is committed to building strong, thriving communities. Through training programmes, events and activities, the organisation supports residents to improve employability, build skills and access opportunities that make a meaningful difference to their lives.

In line with the MTVH 2030 strategy ? Your Home, Your Service, Your Future ? diversity, equity and inclusion are central to how MTVH works. A range of colleague networks support gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability, helping to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

These networks provide a platform for colleagues to share their views, recognise what is working well and influence improvements. By listening, learning, and working together, MTVH continues to strengthen its culture, tackle business challenges and ensure it is serving people better every day.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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