Director, Strategic Communications And Public Affairs

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global strategic communications agency in London is seeking a Director for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs. The ideal candidate will lead major client projects, manage budgets, and enhance growth within the agency. Exceptional media relations skills and the ability to maintain long-term client relationships are crucial for success in this role. Competitive compensation is offered, with a focus on integrated campaign execution within sensitive sectors like Technology and Sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading major communications and/or public affairs projects.
• Experience in managing teams and budgets.
• Strong network across UK and international media.
• Proven ability to foster long-term relationships with senior clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead major client projects and ensure timely execution of plans.
• Support the growth of the agency's London office.
• Manage budgets and training requirements for client services.
• Act as a liaison between clients and agency teams.

Skills

Leading major communications and public affairs projects

Media relations

Exceptional client-handling skills

Pitching and negotiation

Fluent English

Job description

We are partnering with a globally renowned, multi-award winning Strategic Communications and Public Affairs agency in London - they are looking to hire a Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs to come on board and drive the strategy of how businesses and association communicate and influence through campaigns.

Client Details

The agency specialise in designing and executing integrated campaigns to address sensitive and business-critical issues, predominantly within the regulated industry space (SIN industries). We run high-stakes advocacy campaigns, combining traditional public affairs with campaigning disciplines including media relations, digital advocacy, message testing, citizen mobilisation and alliance building.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs:

• Lead major client projects with the timely development and execution of plans, campaigns and projects, ensuring the team delivers on its objectives.
• Support and drive the sustained growth of the agency's London office and Strategic Communications offering.
• Plan, develop and manage budgets, work goals, measurements, and training requirements necessary to provide the best service to clients.
• A trusted counsellor for clients and the constant liaison between them and the agency's multi-disciplinary teams and management.
• Managerial responsibilities for members of the agency

Profile

The successful candidate for the Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs:

• Proven experience in leading major communications and/or public affairs projects, managing teams and budgets
• Experience in media relations, and a strong network across UK and international media.
• Exceptional client-handling skills with experience managing large accounts.
• Proven ability to foster and maintain long-term relationships with senior clients and contacts.
• Demonstrable experience in pitching, negotiation and generating new business.
• A strong understanding of the intersection between politics, media and business, and experience in executing integrated multidisciplinary campaigns.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including fluent English. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Experience in some of the following sectors - Technology, Sustainability, Health, Food & Agriculture - is an advantage.

Job Offer

Competitive