Public Affairs Director ??? home working

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Lancashire
Salary
GBP56 – GBP68K FTE)
Posted
08 Jun 2022
Closes
06 Jul 2022
Job Title
Associate Director
Category
Public Sector
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
between a think tank, economics/data consultancy and a public affairs agency.

They are a small but fast–growing start–up looking to expand their team. They are looking for a Director (Public Affairs) to help support their current projects, clients and win new work.

They work on a huge variety of projects from Levelling Up Fund and Freeports applications to running the Global Britain Commission and delivering high–impact campaigns for private clients often centred around research reports and new analysis. Clients currently cover blue chip, airports, government, construction, local authorities, aviation and transport.

They operate a flat structure and the team comprises of a mix of economists and PA consultants who all have impressive career backgrounds and have joined the consultancy to be part of a progressive and growing company which undertake genuinely interesting work.

They have adopted a home working model with options for shared work space as and when you want to 'get out' of the house. They also work a 4–day week (no one works on a Friday), to encourage a good work/life balance.

They are looking for quirky people with interesting perspectives and ideas. Applicants need to be numerate (ideally with a STEM background or interest), good at writing, has an excellent understanding of politics, campaigning, directly managing clients and work winning.

Sense of humour essential. They are not a big soulless corporate – they like personality.

Responsibilities

* Overseeing the delivery of client projects across public affairs and policy work ensuring its quality and impact

* Taking a leading role in business development

* Supporting work winning and pitches/proposals

* Create and deliver strategies to help clients achieve their policy/advocacy objectives

* Relationship building with key politicians/influencers

* Managing project budgets and delivery

* Researching policy topics and providing strategic advice for clients

* Leading on 'think–tank style report' development and delivery

* Supporting day–to–day relationships with clients

* Because we are a small start–up be prepared to 'muck in' across a variety of other areas too

Ideal person

• Sense of humour.

• Has a personality.

• STEM background/numerate.

• Wants to help a start–up grow, develop and win new work.

• 'Can do' mindset.

• Excellent writer/communicator.

• Has interesting perspectives and ideas.

• Good Westminster/influencer connections.

• 5+ years in policy/public affairs/a think tank.

Salary: GBP45–55,000 depending on experience (for 4 days, i.e., GBP56,250–GBP68,750 FTE).

3–month probationary period.

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