Head of Public Affairs

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic communications agency is seeking a Head of Public Affairs with an entrepreneurial flair. This role offers the opportunity to lead new business development and manage a team while working with iconic brands across multiple sectors. With a competitive salary of around £200,000 plus bonuses, this position is pivotal in promoting and protecting client brands.

Qualifications

• Market-leading experience in public affairs or MD equivalent.
• Proven track record in lead generation and account management.
• Strong leadership skills to manage direct reports in a large team.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive new business development efforts.
• Manage approximately 5 direct reports.
• Drive organic growth of existing accounts and incoming RFPs.

Skills

New Business Development

Strategic Communications

Government & Public Affairs

Job description

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Head of Public Affairs, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

ManpowerGroup

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Public Affairs (MD level)

Top UK Communications Firm

Salary c.£200,000 + bonus

Location: London

Are you a market-leading Head of Public Affairs (or MD equivalent) with an entrepreneurial flair? If so, read on…

This is a leading strategic communications agency that works with clients to promote and protect their brands and reputations. The firm offers specialist consultancy support in corporate & financial communications, social media, public affairs, strategic media counsel, research & analytics, and content marketing.

You will be working within a London team of approximately 230 staff with the opportunity to further establish the firm's integrated offering across a top-tier multi-sector portfolio of iconic consumer and B2B brands in Financial & Professional Services, Technology, Energy, FMCG, Food & Drink, Retail, and Charity.

***Proactive new business lead generation essential***

The Role

• Job Title: Head of Public Affairs
• Specialisms: Government & Public Affairs
• Industry Sectors: Financial & Professional Services, Technology, Energy, FMCG, Food & Drink, Retail, and Charity
• New Business Development: Organic growth of existing accounts, incoming RFPs, and proactive lead generation
• Line Management: Approximately 5 direct reports within a wider division of 20
• Location: London
• Working Hours: Permanent (hybrid model)

Please note due to the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard from a team member in London, you have unfortunately not been selected on this occasion. We may contact you in the future with other opportunities.