Public Affairs and Policy Manager

We are looking for an experienced Public Affairs and Policy Manager who is passionate about influencing government, MPs, policy makers and key stakeholders about the issues affecting TV and film directors, protecting their copyright and creative rights. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the role will help plan and deliver our engagement activities with parliamentarians and policy-makers. The role includes identifying opportunities to engage with and influence political stakeholders and senior decision makers; monitoring and responding to political developments; developing policy and written submissions to government or sector consultations; raising awareness and strengthening reputation with key policy makers.

Directors UK is the professional association of UK screen directors. It is a membership organisation representing the creative, economic and contractual interests of over 8,000 members – the majority of working TV and film directors in the UK. Directors UK negotiates rights deals and collects and distributes royalties to its members, ensuring they receive fair payment for their work. It also campaigns and lobbies on its members’ behalf and provides a range of services including legal advice, events and career development. Directors UK works closely with fellow organisations around the world to represent directors’ rights and concerns, promotes excellence in the craft of direction and champions change to the current landscape to create an equal opportunity industry for all.