Overview

Recruitment Consultant for Public Affairs & Strategic Communications - UK, EMEA, APAC. Melbury Wood are working with a mid-sized agency with a strong reputation for delivering impactful public affairs strategies. Their projects span financial services, technology, and food & beverage.

The role involves leading and overseeing strategic public affairs programmes across multiple client accounts, advising senior stakeholders on political, regulatory, and reputational issues, and developing and executing integrated strategies across energy, financial services, technology, and food & beverage.

The salary range is provided by Melbury Wood; actual pay will be based on skills and experience — speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing strategic public affairs programmes across multiple client accounts.
• Advising senior stakeholders and clients on political, regulatory, and reputational issues.
• Developing and executing integrated strategies across energy, financial services, technology, and food & beverage.
• Building and maintaining strong networks with policymakers, regulators, industry bodies, and media.
• Managing, mentoring, and inspiring a talented team of consultants.
• Contributing to agency growth through new business development and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in public affairs, with significant time spent in an agency environment.
• Proven expertise in navigating political and regulatory landscapes in the UK.
• Strong track record of delivering successful campaigns across multiple sectors.
• Exceptional people manager with a passion for developing and retaining talent.
• Skilled relationship builder with the ability to advise and influence senior decision-makers.
• Commercially minded with experience contributing to business development and agency growth.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Public Relations

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services