ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | Political, Policy & Corporate Comms Agency

CF0538 | £65 – 80,000+

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Associate Director, looking to further develop their political career within an independent comms consultancy. You will have the unique opportunity of working alongside some of UK’s most high profile entrepreneurs, HNWs and philanthropic individuals and organisations, helping to shape company narratives and influence the political and policy environment in which they operate. Key responsibilities

• Leading large and often integrated teams to deliver strategies that have impact
• Developing political campaign strategies
• Client servicing, profitability, forecasting and budgeting
• Growing existing client briefs and contributing to winning new business
• Leading new business pitches and bringing teams together to win new work
• Provide political insight and intelligence through political, media and industry networking
• Ability to innovate on behalf of clients and the political team, challenging the status quo with new thinking, new product development, and new ways of working

Experience

• Experience of working in a senior role in public affairs consultancy or in house political role
• Have trained many clients in what to say and do in front of a parliamentary select committee
• Demonstrable experience in managing client accounts
• Excellent understanding of local and national government
• Excellent ability to shape and deliver strategic advice to senior level clients
• Experience of drafting content, key messages and consultation material

This is an ambitious, global agency who like to allow candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people.

Want to know more?  Send your details through to: cvs@carterferris.co.uk or contact either Anne Carter or Tanya Ferris on 020 3397 7543 quoting ref: CF03538