We are partnering with a globally renowned, multi-award winning Strategic Communications and Public Affairs agency in London - they are looking to hire a Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs to come on board and drive the strategy of how businesses and association communicate and influence through campaigns.
Client Details
The agency specialise in designing and executing integrated campaigns to address sensitive and business-critical issues, predominantly within the regulated industry space (SIN industries). We run high-stakes advocacy campaigns, combining traditional public affairs with campaigning disciplines including media relations, digital advocacy, message testing, citizen mobilisation and alliance building.
Description
Key responsibilities of the Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs:
The successful candidate will be working as part of London office leadership together with global management colleagues to:
Lead major client projects with the timely development and execution of plans, campaigns and projects, ensuring the team delivers on its objectives.
Support and drive the sustained growth of the agency's London office and Strategic Communications offering.
Plan, develop and manage budgets, work goals, measurements, and training requirements necessary to provide the best service to clients.
A trusted counsellor for clients and the constant liaison between them and the agency's multi-disciplinary teams and management.
Managerial responsibilities for members of the agency
Profile
The successful candidate for the Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs:
Proven experience in leading major communications and/or public affairs projects, managing teams and budgets
Experience in media relations, and a strong network across UK and international media.
Exceptional client-handling skills with experience managing large accounts.
Proven ability to foster and maintain long-term relationships with senior clients and contacts.
Demonstrable experience in pitching, negotiation and generating new business.
A strong understanding of the intersection between politics, media and business, and experience in executing integrated multidisciplinary campaigns.
Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including fluent English. Additional languages are an advantage.
Experience in some of the following sectors - Technology, Sustainability, Health, Food & Agriculture - is an advantage.
Job Offer
Competitive