Public Affairs Director — Strategy, Growth & Talent

Hanson Search Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

Birthday day off

Time4U day

Pension contributions matched up to 5%

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Learning Academy access

Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote)

Work from Anywhere week

Job summary

Hanson Search Ltd. is seeking a Director to lead its public affairs work in the UK. The role combines strategic advisory with client leadership, delivering senior counsel to a portfolio of major corporate clients in a leading integrated communications agency.

The Director will shape strategy, manage client relationships, and drive growth while mentoring talent and sustaining profitability. Hybrid working is available with in-person collaboration at London offices.

Qualifications

• Seasoned public affairs background advising major corporate clients across sectors.
• Agency background with marquee clients and delivering senior counsel.
• Proven track record of winning new business.
• Enthusiastic team-player with ambition to build and lead a team.
• Well-established connections across politics, policy and business, ideally including Labour.

Responsibilities

• Act as integral part of clients’ strategic advisory teams, providing senior counsel and input.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring excellent service delivery and high client satisfaction.
• Grow the business through prospecting, responding to briefs, and expanding relationships.
• Support leadership on quality, client retention, budgeted results and profitability.
• Shape and steer public affairs strategy, helping the team grow and excel.
• Maintain networks across politics, policy and business to stay abreast of developments.
• Contribute to team development, including resource planning and recruitment.
• Be an ambassador for public affairs across the agency and industry.

Skills

Public affairs

New business

Strategic advisory

Team leadership

Stakeholder networks

Job description

Hanson Search Ltd. is seeking a Director to lead its public affairs work in the UK. The role combines strategic advisory with client leadership, delivering senior counsel to a portfolio of major corporate clients in a leading integrated communications agency.

The Director will shape strategy, manage client relationships, and drive growth while mentoring talent and sustaining profitability. Hybrid working is available with in-person collaboration at London offices.