Public Affairs Associate Director

Hanbury Strategy; Greater London; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director to join their team in Brussels. This pivotal role involves providing strategic advice to clients on regulatory and policy matters while leading a talented team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong network within the Brussels institutions and demonstrate excellence in communication and business development. With a focus on client success and team collaboration, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of public affairs in a rapidly evolving political landscape. If you're passionate about making an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

26 days paid leave

Hybrid working policy

4% pension contribution

Health insurance

Monthly travel allowance

Lunch vouchers

Work From Abroad policy

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public affairs or related fields.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to clients on regulatory and policy agendas.
• Lead and develop a team of mid-level and junior colleagues.
• Engage with clients and raise the firm's profile in Brussels.

Skills

Strategic Communication

Networking

Policy Analysis

Business Development

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether a client is facing a communications challenge or has a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of politics, public opinion and the press to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.

The role

In our ninth year, Hanbury continues to focus on delivering client excellence and growing the business. We are looking to bring on board a driven Director to help grow our expanding Brussels client roster and service existing public affairs accounts.

This Director will have a good network among the Brussels institutions, to provide clients with sound engagement advice. Knowledge of financial services policy is an advantage, but you’ll have the ability to grow into new focus areas in line with the ever evolving political agenda. This is a senior role in our team (you’re likely to have seven years plus experience), just one level below Partner. As such, you have an entrepreneurial mindset and are interested in getting involved in business development.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Providing strategic advice to clients to progress their regulatory and policy agendas.

Leading a team of mid-level and junior colleagues, including coaching and training, delegation, motivation, feedback and development.

Actively networking and leveraging relationships with the European Commission, Parliament and Council. Engaging with (prospective) clients, helping to raise the profile of Hanbury in Brussels and beyond.

Drafting new business proposals and pitches.

Being a consistent champion of excellence, leading by example within your team and across the whole firm.

Taking time to invest in the culture of the business and celebrate team successes.

About you

An excellent communicator with good drafting skills.

Excited to be part of a dynamic, hard-working team, advising clients from a range of industries.

Comfortable and experienced in the Brussels political landscape. Experience in financial service regulation is considered an advantage but you’ll have the opportunity to grow into new focus areas in line with the ever evolving political agenda.

Entrepreneurial mindset and are interested in getting involved in business development, motivated by the opportunity to help shape and grow our Brussels offer.

Unafraid to break new ground and find new ways to solve old problems.

Dedicated to producing high quality work and going the extra mile.

Happy working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and opinions.

Be willing to do occasional business travel to London and other European capitals

Personable, respectful and a team player.

Benefits

26 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and time off over Christmas.

Normal working hours are 9am - 6pm.

Operate a hybrid working policy.

4% group assurance (pension) employer contribution.

Eligible for the 2025 CCT90 bonus scheme.

Monizze Lunch Vouchers, Eco Vouchers and a monthly travel allowance

Representation allowance of €200 per month

Health insurance policy

Work From Abroad policy for up to four weeks a year

You will be based in Brussels, but asked to travel as necessary to London or other parts of Europe.