We’re looking for a Public Affairs Associate Director with deep experience in financial and professional services communications, ideally gained in a public affairs agency or consultancy environment. You’ll lead strategic public affairs, corporate communications, and stakeholder engagement programmes for high-profile clients—helping them navigate regulation, influence policy, and build trusted reputations with policymakers, regulators and the media. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver high-impact public affairs and policy engagement campaigns. Provide senior counsel on government relations, political risk and reputation management. Manage major client relationships and mentor consultants to deliver exceptional work. Identify and develop new opportunities for growth, new business, and thought leadership. Oversee content development — from policy briefings and reports to media statements and opinion articles. What You’ll Bring 7–10 years’ experience in public affairs, corporate communications, or policy advisory, ideally within an agency. Proven experience in the financial or professional-services sector ; knowledge of regulation and corporate reputation issues. Excellent understanding of the UK political system, with an active network across Parliament, regulators and trade bodies. Strong writing, analytical and presentation skills, plus a proactive, commercial mindset. Why Apply? Join a respected, independent consultancy where you’ll shape campaigns that influence national debate and deliver measurable impact for leading financial brands. Location: Central London (hybrid) Salary: Competitive bonus benefits