Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Manager- PAN India

Location: Bangalore

Reports to: Prashant

Experience Range: 5- 10 years

Budget- 25-30 LPA to start with

Level- 

About AppsForBharat

AppsForBharat is building Sri Mandir, India’s leading spiritual-tech platform, where millions of users connect with faith and tradition in a digital-first way. As we scale our offerings and temple partnerships across the country, the need for strong public affairs, government alignment, and PR stewardship is paramount.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Manager who can anchor our external reputation and institutional relationships. This role will be responsible for top-down government advocacy, ensuring regulatory alignment, and managing PR and media communication for AppsForBharat.

You will work closely with leadership and temple networks, religious boards, legal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure that the platform’s positioning, initiatives, and communications are aligned with regulatory, religious, and socio-political expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Government & Public Policy

• Drive top-down government engagement at both central and state levels

• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant ministries, religious boards, and temple trusts

• Stay updated on regulatory developments and proactively mitigate policy risks

• Represent the company in religious policy forums, advisory boards, and public-private platforms

• Act as the internal advisor on religious and socio-political alignment

PR, Communications & Advocacy

• Lead external communications strategy, including media outreach and PR relationships

• Manage crisis communication and sensitive narratives with discretion and strategy

• Align media efforts with business objectives and public policy positioning

• Craft press releases, media responses, and thought leadership content

• Act as a liaison between internal leadership and external agencies/stakeholders

Key Competencies

Competency

Description

Government Relations

Ability to build, manage, and leverage strategic relationships with key policymakers, government bodies, and religious boards

Regulatory Foresight

Anticipates shifts in regulation and religious-political climate and guides the org accordingly

PR & External Communication

Strong command of media relations, public messaging, crisis comms, and brand advocacy

Strategic Thinking

Aligns policy and PR strategy with business goals and sensitivities

Stakeholder Management

Works seamlessly with legal, leadership, vendors, and external influencers

Cultural & Religious Sensitivity

Deep respect for faith systems, ritual practices, and institutional sentiment

Must Haves:

• 6–10 years of experience in corporate affairs, public policy, or PR/communications roles

• Prior experience engaging with government bodies, regulatory stakeholders, or religious institutions

• Strong background in media relations and/or strategic communications

• Proven ability to handle sensitive narratives and high-context communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Hindi; knowledge of additional Indian languages is a plus

• Confident, composed, and persuasive