Corporate Affairs Specialist

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Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

The Role

In this role, you will report to the TCS UK Head of Corporate Affairs. The purpose is to strengthen and expand TCS government relations engagement and advocacy work across the UK.

Your responsibilities

• Draft policy position papers to articulate the TCS point of view on key policy areas.
• Design and execute public affairs campaigns, enhancing TCS reputation and thought leadership with key audiences in the policymaking arena.
• Deepen and institutionalize TCS’ standing and relationships with policymakers in Westminster, and the regions. This will be achieved both through direct contact and relationship-building; as well as through TCS’ memberships in trade associations
• Monitor and analyze key policy issues, brief internal stakeholders, maintain key content collateral and support relevant internal Corporate Affairs forums and conversations. This includes liaising with the TCS government relations agency.
• Monitor and manage our memberships in trade bodies and relationships with thinktanks.
• Manage the Corporate Affairs intern.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience

• Experience in Government or Public Affairs role.
• Deep, demonstrable understanding of UK governmental operations is essential, an aptitude for India/Asia business culture is also a plus.
• Ability to lead and supervise support resources, staff or external agencies.
• Proactive mindset with a can-do attitude.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Excellent communicator – oral and written.
• Positive attitude, leadership qualities, and flexible team-oriented approach to working with others.
• This role is London based, but you should expect some travel within the UK as part of the role.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / +44 204 520 2575 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.