Public Affairs Associate / Senior Associate Director

Capstone Hill Search; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agency seeks a Public Affairs Associate / Senior Associate Director to enhance their Public Affairs team. The role requires an established professional with a strong understanding of UK public affairs and a proven ability to grow business within a dynamic communications landscape.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site subsidized bar

Group life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Milestone bonuses

Interactive training academy

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of public affairs in the UK.
• Recent agency experience in the UK is essential.
• Excellent track record of winning new business.

Responsibilities

• Grow the income and profile of public affairs.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients.
• Manage budgets and ensure profitability.

Skills

Public Affairs Understanding

Client Management Skills

Strategic Thinking

New Business Development

Political Risk Analysis

Job description

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Public Affairs Associate / Senior Associate Director, London

Client: Capstone Hill Search

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 7c1f291c8d99

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Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

This large, famous agency is looking for an established Associate (or Senior Associate) Director to join their Public Affairs team. This is a newly generated role, due to some robust new business wins secured during the pandemic period. The successful candidate will work on these new accounts as well as some of the most fascinating, high-profile, and confidential projects in the agency and in the wider communications industry.

We are looking for someone with:

• A deep understanding of public affairs in the UK
• Recent experience of UK agency working and an understanding of the commercials
• An excellent track record of winning new business
• Strong client management skills, proactive in anticipating client needs and responding swiftly
• A strategic thinker capable of influencing policy and providing top-tier strategic advice informed by political risk analysis
• Flexibility and hunger, as the role involves working with clients across all sectors

Your responsibilities in this role:

• Grow the income and profile of public affairs
• Be a trusted advisor to clients, adding value through strategic counsel
• Represent the division in relevant forums and networks, participating in speaker platforms
• Provide leadership to public affairs consultants
• Support the growth and development of junior team members
• Manage budgets, revenue forecasting, client budgets, and fee negotiations to ensure profitability
• Work as a high-energy multi-tasker with strong writing skills and attention to detail

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to develop under industry experts
• Experience working on high-profile international brands
• Exposure to globally-recognized clients and campaigns centered on performance and purpose
• Collaboration with a passionate, supportive team
• Joining a respected, award-winning PR agency
• Dedicated training programs
• 28 days of annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Heavily subsidized on-site bar
• Group life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Vouchers and extra holiday days for key milestones
• Access to our interactive training academy

Please note: Recent UK agency experience is essential for this role.