Head of Public Affairs

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK strategic communications firm seeks a Head of Public Affairs to manage new business development and a small team. The role focuses on promoting brands across various sectors, requiring a market-leading professional with exceptional communication and leadership skills. This position involves working within a dynamic London-based team while based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Market-leading professional with entrepreneurial flair.
• Experience in strategic communications for high-profile clients.
• Leadership experience indicated by management of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development with existing accounts and incoming RFPs.
• Manage a team of approximately 5 direct reports.
• Establish integrated offerings for diverse sectors.

Skills

Proactive new business lead generation

Line management

Corporate communications

Public affairs

Job description

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Head of Public Affairs, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

ManpowerGroup

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 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 our team in London, you have unfortunately not been selected on this occasion. We may contact you in the future regarding other opportunities.