Rob Lee
Senior External Affairs Manager @Construction Products Association
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WORK HISTORY
Senior External Affairs Manager @Construction Products Association
London, GB
Leading the Association’s communications and public affairs strategy, strengthening engagement with UK and regional government stakeholders, industry representatives, and policymakers. Developing key relationships with politicians and senior civil servants to enhance industry representation within political and business circles. Managing all media communications, including press releases, statements, journalist responses, and social media, while also drafting policy positions and research reports to effectively communicate industry perspectives. Overseeing the Association’s digital presence and working with external agencies on website content.
EDUCATION
University of Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and English Literature
Dagfa House School
GCSE
Bluecoat Comprehensive School
A Levels
ABOUT ROB LEE
With over 15 years’ experience in communications, public affairs, and PR, I am a senior external relations leader specialising in influencing policy, shaping reputation, and building trusted relationships across government, industry, and the media. My background spans public sector and political communications, including roles at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and as an elected Leader and Councillor at Hastings Borough Council.As Senior External Relations Manager at the Construction Products Association, I lead the organisation’s external affairs, communications, and public policy engagement strategy, strengthening relationships with ministers, parliamentarians, senior civil servants, and regulators. I design and deliver integrated campaigns that raise the profile of priority issues, support legislative and regulatory objectives, and position the organisation as a trusted authority in the construction and manufacturing sectors.I oversee multi-channel communications, reputation management, and media relations, ensuring clear, consistent messaging aligned to organisational and policy priorities. I provide strategic counsel to senior leadership and technical workstreams across sustainability, regulation, and economics, translating complex policy into compelling narratives for political, media, and industry audiences.A confident people leader, I manage and develop high-performing teams, oversee budgets and agency contracts, and ensure delivery of cost-effective, high-impact campaigns that support long-term organisational objectives
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