Director - Public Affairs

The Director - Public Affairs will need:

Leadership

• Provide leadership to the business, including on company strategy, recruitment, staff management and new business development

Client and account management

• Provide senior counsel and strategic advice on client accounts, including regular client contact and directing and contributing to the work of account teams
• Deliver expert advice in person to senior people across a range of industries
• Direct, commission and where appropriate conduct research and analysis on political and policy issues relevant to clients

Skills and Expertise

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the political, business and media environment in general, with provable expertise in one or more areas relevant to clients
• Present to clients and external audiences and develop an external profile
• Write to a high standard for external publication, including reports, press releases, op-eds and blog posts
• Maintain and grow an active network of business, political and/or media contacts

New business

• Contribute to the commercial future of the business, including helping to retain and grow existing clients and bring in new leads
• Lead on new business activities including networking and pursuing leads and leading pitch processes and pitches

• Provide direction to marketing activities

Team management

• Support members of the team at all levels, including through leading by example and providing coaching and support across account teams

The role is based in London.