Communications Associate Director

Hanbury Strategy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications consultancy in Greater London seeks an Associate Director with expertise in media relations and a strong network of journalists. The successful candidate will advise businesses on communication strategies, manage press office functions, and produce high-quality written content. This role offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits including 28 days of paid leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

28 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan – 4% company contribution

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Private health care and subsidised gym opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about media relations with a detailed understanding of securing quality coverage.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Strong network of journalists.

Responsibilities

• Advise on messaging and designing communications strategy.
• Run press office functions for clients, including crisis handling.
• Produce high-quality written content across various media.

Skills

Media relations

Writing skills

Network of journalists

Project management

Creative problem solving

Client relationship management

Job description

CommunicationsAssociate Director

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether you face a communications challenge or have a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of public opinion, the press and politics to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.

The role

From former national journalists to Special Advisers to in-house media experts, Hanbury brings together an exceptional communications team to advise and support some of the most well-known businesses in the UK and around the world. Our communications team works with major financial institutions, tech startups, campaign groups, and household name brands to communicate their message, manage their reputation, and deliver the media coverage they need.

We are looking to recruit a new Associate Director who will have an exceptional network of journalists, a track record of delivering high-profile news coverage, and who can confidently advise senior business leaders on how to navigate the media and protect their reputation.

Diversity is important at Hanbury, and we don’t mind where you’ve built your media relations experience. Whether you’re in a Government press office, in a busy newsroom, or working in-house or at another agency, we want to hear from you about how you could deliver for our clients.

About You

You are:

• Passionate about media relations, with a detailed understanding of how to secure quality coverage.
• An exceptional writer.
• Proud of your strong network of journalists.
• Excited to be part of a high-performing team, working with clients from a range of industries.
• Creative and not afraid to break new ground and find new ways to solve old problems.
• Dedicated to producing high-quality work and going the extra mile.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial in approach, with the ability to think on your feet.
• Keen to work with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and opinions.
• Personable, professional and a team player.
• Keen to develop within a growing business.

You will lead on a range of tasks and projects which might include:

• Advising on messaging, media handling, and designing a communications strategy.
• Running the press office function for a client, both proactive pitching and reactive crisis handling.
• Working with teams to produce high-quality written content, from op-eds for national newspapers to thought leadership reports using data and insight.
• Taking on project management responsibilities, ensuring a high standard of work for client programmes and helping to manage client relationships.
• Effectively managing teams to deliver against tight deadlines and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Assisting the firm’s Partners and Directors in spotting opportunities to develop and grow the business, and contributing ideas and taking part in pitches for new clients.

Benefits

• 28 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and time off over Christmas.
• Pension plan – 4% company contribution.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Normal working hours are 9am – 6pm.
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
• The opportunity to opt in to Vitality including private health care and subsidised gym.
• We are a hybrid working employer.
• Access to a full social and cultural calendar and employee wellness programmes.
• A rich and diverse people development programme including fortnightly internal training sessions and a full annual programme of external trainers and inspirational speakers.

Apply here.

Applications close Monday 1st December.

Hanbury Strategy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we are open to discussions about alternative working patterns or hours.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made during recruitment or in employment for reasons associated with your physical or mental health. We are committed to ensuring everyone is able to fully participate in whatever way is most appropriate for them.