Account Director Role – London, UK

Hanson Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique public affairs consultancy in London is looking for an experienced Account Director to advise clients strategically and manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in public affairs, excellent client management skills, and a desire to mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive commission scheme and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive commission scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public affairs or communications, ideally with exposure to the built environment sector.
• Strong understanding of the UK political and stakeholder landscape.
• Calm and confident under pressure, with strong organizational and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients at a strategic level, ensuring objectives are met across multiple projects.
• Lead the curation and execution of creative and strategic ideas.
• Manage client consultations and stakeholder engagement confidently throughout project lifecycles.
• Take ownership of developing new business proposals and responding to briefs.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Client management skills

Strong presentation skills

Job description

A boutique public affairs consultancy is seeking an experienced Account Director to join its small, growing team. The ideal candidate will be a confident and capable manager with a solid understanding of politics, public affairs, and the built environment, able to oversee multiple client projects simultaneously and provide strategic counsel at a senior level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys collaborating closely with senior leadership, and is passionate about mentoring junior colleagues to deliver exceptional results

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients at a strategic level, ensuring objectives are met across multiple projects.
• Lead the curation and execution of creative and strategic ideas.
• Manage client consultations and stakeholder engagement confidently throughout project lifecycles.
• Take ownership of developing new business proposals and responding to briefs.
• Build and demonstrate strong sector knowledge, particularly across housing, sport, and education.
• Provide both proactive and reactive counsel to clients on public affairs and political issues.
• Ensure best practice across all accounts, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues through effective line management and on-the-job training.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in public affairs or communications, ideally with exposure to the built environment sector.
• Strong understanding of the UK political and stakeholder landscape.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and client management skills.
• Calm and confident under pressure, with strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Enthusiastic and approachable, with a collaborative and solutions-focused attitude.
• Able to work effectively within a small team and contribute to a supportive, high-performing culture.
• Desire and ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Active networker with a keen interest in current affairs and industry trends.

Additional Benefits: Competitive commission scheme and discretionary annual bonus.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.