Associate Director

Auxato; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Fast progression opportunities

Vibrant office

Job summary

Auxato in Central London is seeking an Associate Director to own new business, lead RFP responses from brief to pitch, and drive a strong pipeline while collaborating with senior leadership.

You will contribute to day-to-day account management and team leadership, bringing a track record in public affairs and stakeholder engagement.

This hybrid role offers a vibrant office, a great benefits package, and fast progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in team and client management with a commercial growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency's response to RFPs and tenders from brief to pitch.
• Generate and manage a personal pipeline by identifying prospects and converting opportunities.
• Involve in day-to-day account management and team leadership to drive results.

Skills

New business leadership

Public affairs knowledge

People management

Business development

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