Associate Director

Auxato Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Fast progression

Vibrant office

Job summary

Auxato Limited in Central London is seeking an Associate Director to own new business, drive RFP responses and shape winning pitches. You will generate a pipeline by identifying prospects, building relationships and converting opportunities, while also supporting day-to-day account management and team leadership.

The role combines strategic new business focus with ongoing client management, offering a hybrid work pattern and opportunities for rapid progression within a vibrant office environment.

Qualifications

• Proven record of winning new business and leading RFP responses in public affairs.
• Strong knowledge of Westminster, Whitehall, and devolved administrations.
• Team and client management experience.
• Commercial mindset focused on growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency's response to RFPs and tenders from brief to pitch.
• Generate your own pipeline by identifying prospects, building relationships and converting opportunities.
• Oversee day-to-day running of accounts and manage teams and clients.

Skills

New business leadership

RFP responses

Public affairs knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

Associate Director – Public Affairs | New Business | Central London

Hybrid: Four days a week in the office, one day remote

A well-established public affairs agency in Central London is looking for an Associate Director to take ownership of new business. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys pitching, thrives on the chase and can turn a strong RFP response into a signed client.

The Role

This is a new business-first Associate Director role. You'll lead the agency's response to RFPs and tenders from brief to pitch, working closely with senior leadership to shape winning proposals.

You'll also be expected to generate your own pipeline: identifying prospects, building relationships, and converting opportunities.

In addition to new business, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of accounts and team management, so a track record of people and client management is key.

What you'll bring to the Associate Director role:

• A proven record of winning new business and leading RFP responses in a public affairs or public policy context
• Strong political and stakeholder knowledge across Westminster, Whitehall, and/or devolved administrations
• Team and client management expertise
• A commercial mindset - you think about growth, not just delivery

What they offer:

• Great benefits package
• Fast progression opportunities
• Vibrant office