Associate Director/Director - Built Environment, Public Affairs

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in public affairs seeks an Associate Director or Director specializing in the built environment. This role involves developing strategies, advising clients on regulatory changes, and maintaining key relationships. The candidate must have expertise in public affairs, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional exposure

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the built environment sector and its policy landscape.
• Proven expertise in public affairs and policy advisory within agency, media or in-house.
• Strong analytical and research skills to interpret complex policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public affairs strategies tailored to the built environment sector.
• Monitor and analyse policy developments relevant to the industry.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on navigating regulatory changes.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Draft impactful communications and policy submissions.
• Represent clients at meetings and events.

Skills

Understanding of built environment sector

Public affairs expertise

Analytical and research skills

Communication abilities

Stakeholder management

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

• Work at a small, dynamic agency.
• Strong reputation with v. interesting clients.

About Our Client

This is a permanent role within a medium-sized consultancy specialising in policy and public affairs. The organisation is known for delivering expert guidance and impactful solutions for clients in the media and political arena.

Job Description

• Develop and implement public affairs strategies tailored to the built environment sector.
• Monitor and analyse policy developments relevant to the industry.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on navigating regulatory changes and opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers and industry leaders.
• Draft impactful communications, briefing materials, and policy submissions.
• Represent clients at meetings, events, and public consultations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align policy efforts with broader client objectives.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs and solutions for clients.
• Raising the profile of the agency and bringing in new business.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Built Environment, Public Affairs - Associate Director or Director, should have:

• A solid understanding of the built environment sector and its policy landscape.
• Proven expertise in public affairs and policy advisory within an agency, media or in-house.
• Strong analytical and research skills to interpret complex policy issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to challenges.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary.
• Very generous benefits, including health insurance, etc.
• Professional exposure within a respected consultancy.
• A collaborative and supportive work culture, within a remote working role with offices in London and Manchester.
• Opportunities to influence policy within the built environment sector.

If you are passionate about public affairs and policy, and the built environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity