Associate Director for Dynamic, Growing Consultancy
Job Title: Associate Director
Location: London, UK (in office with some flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Posted: 20th October
Closing Date: 21st November
Job Reference: 2238
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a senior opportunity within a boutique consultancy specialising in defence, technology, and aerospace. The role acts as a deputy to the founder, providing leadership across key client accounts and ensuring operational continuity. The position combines strategic communications, public affairs, and market access advisory, with a focus on supporting innovative and high-growth businesses within the defence technology ecosystem.
The successful candidate will help bridge senior and junior levels of the agency, lead on client strategy and delivery, and support the professionalisation of processes and materials as the business continues to scale.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
A two-year-old consultancy with a fast-growing reputation in the defence and tech policy space. The firm operates at the intersection of communications, politics, and business strategy, offering clients a fully integrated external affairs service.
Growth has been entirely organic, driven by reputation, referrals, and trusted networks. The firm currently supports a portfolio of 11 retained clients, including major international players and fast-scaling innovators.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
6–10 years’ experience in communications, public affairs, or corporate advisory, ideally within defence, technology, or adjacent policy sectors
Proven ability to lead complex accounts and provide strategic counsel directly to senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of UK and European political and policy landscapes
Prior experience in a small or boutique agency environment, comfortable working autonomously
Demonstrated team leadership and line management capability
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery
Desirable:
Background or interest in defence, national security, or advanced technology
Experience developing agency frameworks and processes in a scaling environment
Understanding of market access for international firms entering UK and EU markets
A genuine interest in defence and technology is essential - curiosity alone isn’t enough
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience