Head of Public Affairs

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

Job summary

A leading UK communications firm seeks a Head of Public Affairs (MD level) in Sheffield to drive new business development while managing a team. This role offers a competitive salary of around £200,000 plus bonuses, with opportunities to lead projects across top-tier consumer and B2B brands. Candidates should possess market-leading skills and an entrepreneurial mindset to succeed.

Qualifications

• Market leading Head of Public Affairs or MD equivalent.
• Proven experience in strategic communications.
• Strong entrepreneurial flair.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development and maintain existing accounts.
• Manage approximately 5 direct reports.
• Develop strategies across various sectors.

Skills

New Business Development

Market Leadership

Proactive Lead Generation

Job description

Head of Public Affairs, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

ManpowerGroup

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

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: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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 Sheffield team of c.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: c.5 direct reports within a wider division of 20
• Location: Sheffield (Hybrid working model)

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