Corporate Affairs Associate Director, London

Hanson Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in London seeks an experienced Corporate Affairs Associate Director. This role involves shaping the government engagement strategy and building relationships with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in public affairs, a strong understanding of UK politics, and excellent communication skills. This is a high-profile position influencing major policy conversations.

Qualifications

• Experience in government affairs or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a strategic approach to government affairs.
• Build relationships with politicians and public bodies.
• Lead engagement with local and regional stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in London, is seeking an experienced corporate affairs professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its government and stakeholder engagement strategy. Working closely with the Director of Corporate Affairs, this role offers the opportunity to influence major policy and regulatory conversations across London and the UK, while building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers in government, local authorities, and industry bodies.

This is a high-profile position at the heart of a complex and dynamic stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned on key political, regulatory, and policy issues.

Corporate Affairs Associate Director: Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and deliver a strategic approach to corporate and government affairs, aligned with the organisation’s long-term objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with politicians, advisers, regulators, and public bodies.
• Lead engagement with local and regional stakeholders, including the GLA, Transport for London, and borough authorities.
• Plan and implement public affairs campaigns that influence policy outcomes and enhance the organisation’s reputation.
• Provide clear and timely advice to senior leadership on political and regulatory developments.
• Draft research papers, consultation responses, and submissions to government and regulatory bodies.
• Represent the organisation at high-level meetings, select committee hearings, conferences, and political events.
• Oversee stakeholder mapping and manage the corporate affairs contact database.
• Monitor political donations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Experience and Background – What We’re Looking For

• Experience in government affairs, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement, ideally with exposure to complex infrastructure, property, or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape and government processes, including local and regional planning authorities.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact engagement strategies and campaigns.
• Experience advising and influencing senior leadership teams.
• Knowledge of environmental policy and the wider public sector is desirable.

Essential Skills and Leadership Qualities – Corporate Affairs Associate Director

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and attention to detail.
• Highly organised, flexible, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong relationship builder with a collaborative mindset and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

How to Apply

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.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Healthcare Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

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