Senior Public Affairs Lead — Hybrid

Reuben Sinclair Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Cycle-to-work

Season-ticket loans

Hybrid working

Job summary

Reuben Sinclair Ltd, a boutique strategic advisory firm, seeks an Associate Director in Public Affairs to guide senior client counsel on political, regulatory and reputational matters. You will lead delivery across client teams, coordinate with Directors and Partners and manage multiple high-stakes workstreams.

Applicants should have strong public affairs experience, UK political knowledge, and leadership capabilities. Hybrid working and a discretionary bonus are offered as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Proven public affairs or policy experience within an agency, corporate, trade association, government, political party or related environment.
• Strong understanding of UK politics, policy processes and current affairs.
• Excellent strategic thinking, written and verbal communication, client advisory and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience managing people, multiple workstreams and high-stakes issues.
• Confident contributing to new business and business development.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring political and business developments, anticipating risks and opportunities.
• Developing proactive strategies and managing multiple client workstreams.
• Line-managing and coaching colleagues, supporting new business proposals and marketing activity.
• Building relationships with external stakeholders and deputising for Partners and Directors.

Skills

Public affairs expertise

UK political knowledge

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

People management

Business development

Client advisory

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Social media platforms

Job description

Reuben Sinclair Ltd, a boutique strategic advisory firm, seeks an Associate Director in Public Affairs to guide senior client counsel on political, regulatory and reputational matters. You will lead delivery across client teams, coordinate with Directors and Partners and manage multiple high-stakes workstreams.

Applicants should have strong public affairs experience, UK political knowledge, and leadership capabilities. Hybrid working and a discretionary bonus are offered as part of the package.