We have partnered with a consultancy at an exciting stage of growth to recruit a senior public affairs professional.

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The Organisation

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Our client, a bold and fast-growing public affairs and strategic communications agency, is seeking to appoint a Public Affairs Director to help drive the next stage of its growth. Known for its commercial edge and deep political insight, this agency delivers high-impact, reputation-shaping work with a blue-chip client base.

Independent and entrepreneurial, the agency is built for pace, agility, and results. With a culture grounded in collaboration and trust, it offers a space where ambitious professionals can make their mark, win big mandates, and shape the direction of both client work and the business itself.

This is a pivotal moment for the agency — with a strong foundation and a clear trajectory, it’s looking for a commercially driven leader to help scale the offer and build lasting client partnerships.

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The Opportunity

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This is a standout opportunity for an experienced senior public affairs professional with sharp commercial instincts and a passion for new business. You’ll take the lead on winning and growing high-value accounts, providing strategic counsel to clients, and cultivating influential networks that translate into results.

With freedom to shape your role and the wider agency offering, you’ll be at the heart of a team that values ambition, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking. If you're excited by deal-making, strategic influence, and building something with momentum — this is an ideal opportunity.

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Main Responsibilities

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• Drive new business growth — from identifying opportunities and leading pitches to converting prospects and expanding relationships.
• Lead key client accounts, delivering strategic public affairs advice and campaigns.
• Act as a senior representative of the agency, building profile and presence across key industry and political networks.
• Deliver integrated campaigns across public affairs, stakeholder engagement, reputation management, and thought leadership.
• Mentor and support the development of the wider team, fostering a high-performance, commercially minded culture.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on agency positioning, growth strategy, and service development.

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Key Skills and Experience Required

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• Strong credentials in growth with an impressive track record of new business wins under their belt.
• Extensive experience in public affairs, ideally with agency experience to demonstrate skills in business development, client leadership, and commercial delivery.
• A strong network of political, regulatory, media, or industry contacts — and confidence engaging at a senior level.
• Strategic thinker with strong political judgement and excellent communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and appetite for growth, both personally and for the business.
• Collaborative, driven, and energised by working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

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What’s on offer?

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This is a unique opportunity to join an agency that’s ambitious, commercially focused, and ready to scale. Comprehensive benefits include 28 days’ holiday (not including bank holidays or Christmas closure),hybrid working, generous pension contribution, discretionary bonus, private healthcare options, and a vibrant social and wellness programme.

To apply, please submit your CV via the link below. For more information on public affairs jobs at award-winning agencies, contact Tasmin Khin at Tasmin.k@ellwoodatfield.com.

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