Senior Public Affairs Role at a Breakthrough Agency
Are you passionate about UK politics and ready to take on a leadership role at a disruptive, trailblazing consultancy? Elva Partners is seeking a Senior Associate Director in Public Affairs for a rapidly growing, politically plugged-in agency, founded by a former Director of Comms at No. 10. This is your opportunity to work alongside an impressive team that includes a former Labour MP, senior advisors at the heart of government, as well as impressive senior agency backgrounds.
What sets this role apart?
- A cross-party senior leadership team with a proven track record in advocacy, reputation management, crisis handling, and political campaigning.
- A diverse portfolio of clients from disruptive tech firms to Russell Group universities, FMCG brands, and global professional services.
- A dynamic, fast-growing agency culture based in the heart of Westminster.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead public affairs efforts with your deep knowledge of UK politics, legislation, and political processes.
- Leverage your Westminster and Whitehall network to drive impactful results.
- Manage and mentor teams while actively contributing to business development and new client pitches.
- Utilize your media relations skills to successfully place stories and build advocacy campaigns.
- Engage senior stakeholders across business and government with your gravitas and expert counsel.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has a strong client management background, working with large, high-profile companies.
- Possesses excellent written communication for policy papers, op-eds, and other high-impact content.
- Demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking, with a proven track record of generating business opportunities.
- A strong leader internally, managing teams while contributing to overall business strategy.
Why join this team?
- Wellbeing-first culture: Hybrid working, training, and clear progression pathways.
- Inclusive leadership: Diverse senior team with a commitment to meritocratic growth.
- Prime Westminster location: Be at the heart of UK politics and business.
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits.
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