Interim Director of Public Affairs

Ellwood Atfield; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional body seeks an Interim Director of Public Affairs to provide strategic leadership for its public affairs team. This role is pivotal during a time of change, aiming to influence stakeholders both locally and internationally. The ideal candidate will possess extensive public affairs experience and demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a public affairs function in a high-profile organization.
• Strong expertise in relationship building with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of public affairs strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Manage a team of 5, guiding them to deliver on the corporate strategy.
• Advise on stakeholder engagement in complex political environments.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Influencing

Political Navigation

Job description

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Interim Director of Public Affairs, London

Client:

Ellwood Atfield

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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98

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

This leading professional body needs an interim Director of Public Affairs to provide strategic leadership of their large public affairs team and to influence and engage stakeholders across the UK and internationally.

The role has been created at a critical time of change for the organisation and wider sector. The interim will have regular access to the senior executive team, including the Director of Communications and CEO, and is responsible for providing strategic advice and messaging to support wider business strategy. This provides an opportunity to make a real change to this international professional body.

Your key accountabilities will be:

• Leading on the development and implementation of the organisation’s public affairs strategy in the context of their corporate strategy and annual business plan.
• Developing and implementing a coordinated approach to influence key decision-making institutions, with a particular focus on those in Westminster and Cardiff.
• Managing 5 direct reports and supporting them and their teams to deliver the corporate strategy.
• Working closely with the Director of Communications and Marketing, under the oversight of the Executive Director of External Affairs, in assessing risks, managing the organisation’s reputation and protecting the interests of its members.
• Exercising judgment and leadership in sometimes complex and sensitive issues, providing advice on stakeholder engagement at the highest level.
• Experience of leading a sizeable public affairs function in a high-profile organization with international reach.
• Must be able to navigate political environments and understand the workings and interrelationships between Westminster, the devolved bodies (notably Wales), EU institutions, and other relevant international bodies.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities with expertise in influencing and developing relationships with senior stakeholders.

If you are interested in applying for this position, or would like to find out more information, please submit your CV to Jules Shelley at and quote the job number: JO-1602-3371.