Head of Public Affairs

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

Job summary

A leading UK communications firm seeks a Head of Public Affairs to join their London team. The ideal candidate will drive new business development while managing a division of approximately 20 staff. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary, aligned with market standards for MD-level positions.

Qualifications

• Market leading experience in Public Affairs or equivalent.
• Experience in managing direct reports and leading teams.
• Proven track record in new business lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the public affairs strategy for high-profile clients.
• Manage a team of c.5 direct reports.
• Develop organic growth of existing accounts and generate new business leads.

Skills

New Business Development

Lead Generation

Public Affairs

Team Management

Job description

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Head of Public Affairs, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client:

ManpowerGroup

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, 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

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 c.230 staff with the opportunity to further establish the firms 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 RFP’s and proactive lead generation
• Line Management: c.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 one of us here in team London you have unfortunately not been selected on this occasion, we may be in touch in the future with other opportunities