Public Affairs Director – Energy & Utilities
Top Independent PR Firm
London
Are you an experienced Public AffairsDirector specialising in Energy & Utilities looking to work with an agency who offers more creative freedom and the opportunity to shape the future of the firm? If so, read on…
This is a leading PR, social and creative communications agency that works with clients to promote and protect their brands and reputations. The firm offers specialist consultancy support in PR, social media, public affairs, strategic media counsel, research & analytics and content marketing.
With a diverse background of over 100 staff across the UK, this independently run, employee-owned firm works together to deliver award-winning communications advice and campaigns.
Includes progression plan to Equity Partnership Scheme
The Role
* Job Title: Director
* Specialisms: Public Affairs
* Industry Sectors: Energy & Utilities
* Media Relations: UK trade and national media
* Location: London
* Working Hours: Permanent (hybrid model)
Role responsibilities
* Shaping and overseeing the strategy, direction and delivery of client programmes
* Maintaining senior relationships with clients and providing informed advice on often complex issues
* Developing expert knowledge of our services and sectors to provide the best counsel to clients
* Leading a sector-focused team, driving lead generation and responding to new business briefs
* Full commercial responsibility for key clients
* Leading, developing, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional client work
Role requirements
* Previous experience in senior roles either in-house or at equivalent agencies
* Strong critical thinking and exceptional track record of leading clients and/or teams
* Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and consistently deliver exceptional results
* Up-to-date knowledge of the risks, opportunities, trends and context for Energy & Utilities companies
* A positive and flexible attitude to work, with the ability to build relationships collaboratively across the business at all levels
* Ability to mentor and nurture the careers of colleagues by contributing to our learning and development programme.
Company Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Annual performance bonus
* Annual tax-free share of profit payment via employee-ownership trust
* Flexible working
* Generous holiday allowance with additional days accrued with length of service
* Enhanced family leave policies, with supported return to work programme
* Paid career breaks
* Extensive learning and development programme
* Dedicated mentoring and coaching
* Healthcare plan, wellbeing and employee assistance programme
* Flexible pension scheme
* Company-funded independent financial advice
* Company phone and laptop
* Interest-free loans
* Volunteering days
* Regular team days and company social events
Please note due to the high volume of applicants if you have not heard from one of us here in team London you have unfortunately not been selected on this occasion, we may be in touch in the future with other opportunities
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