Our client is an award-winning independent consultancy who are looking for an Account Director or Senior Account Director to join their 30+ strong team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a senior member of a notable public affairs team, with the opportunity to lead accounts, shape the team and advise senior clients across a host of sectors.

This public affairs team advises some of the biggest global brands on UK political and policy issues – working as advisers to become an extended part of some in-house teams. They operate across Technology, Food & Drink, Energy, FS, and a host of others.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop close relationships with senior clients and be responsible for leading client meetings, having developed and shaped effective political strategies.
2. Supervise delivery of client work on multiple accounts.
3. Lead new business processes – supporting on marketing and pitches.
4. Provide strategic public affairs advice to clients and work on developing a policy specialism.

Key Requirements:

1. Prior public affairs experience, ideally within an agency but open to in-house.
2. Excellent knowledge of and passionate about UK politics and its broader implications on UK markets and business.
3. Ability to work as part of a team, collaboration skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
4. An existing network of either political contacts, business, or broader policy contacts.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. Please note, only relevant candidates will be considered.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.