Partner (Corporate Affairs)
The Opportunity
About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced Partner to join a leading agency. This is a senior leadership role for a proven commercial leader with a strong track record in managing and growing £1m+ business portfolios within the corporate communications or public affairs sectors.
The Opportunity
As Partner, you will:
- Lead and grow a portfolio of corporate affairs clients, owning £1m+ revenue and delivering consistent profitability.
- Win new business by leveraging your strong network and commercial insight.
- Shape and execute strategic communications programs that influence policy, reputation, and stakeholder engagement for major blue-chip clients.
- Act as a trusted senior advisor to clients, building long-term partnerships at board level.
- Drive team performance and contribute to the overall growth and culture of the agency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a profitable corporate affairs business portfolio of £1m+.
- Lead new business development efforts, identifying opportunities and leading pitches.
- Deliver high-quality, impactful corporate communications or public affairs strategies aligned with client objectives.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior and executive levels.
- Mentor and develop senior team members to strengthen capability and retention.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to shape agency direction and commercial strategy.
Skills & Experience
- Significant experience leading corporate affairs or public affairs client portfolios worth £1m+ revenue.
- Proven success in winning and growing business with strong commercial acumen.
- Deep understanding of corporate affairs, government relations, and stakeholder management.
- Exceptional client relationship skills, comfortable advising C-suite executives.
- Strong leadership and team development abilities.
- Track record of driving agency growth and contributing to culture and strategy.
To apply, please submit your CV via the link.
For more information on senior communications and public affairs jobs at award-winning agencies, contact Tasmin Khin at Tasmin.k@ellwoodatfield.com.
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