Director - Public Affairs, Policy and Strategic Communications
Job Title: Director - Public Affairs, Policy and Strategic Communications
Job Reference: #98245
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time, hybrid
Posted: Monday 19 October 2026
Closing Date: Saturday 19 December 2026
About the Role
A leading strategic advisory consultancy is looking to appoint two to three Directors across public affairs, policy and strategic communications. These are senior roles for people who can provide clear counsel, lead high-quality client work and contribute to the development of a growing business.
You will shape client strategies, lead campaigns and programmes, and advise organisations on complex policy, political and communications challenges. The work spans a varied client base and requires the ability to move confidently between different sectors and briefs.
About the Consultancy
Our client is an independent strategic advisory consultancy working with organisations on significant reputational, policy and regulatory challenges. Its work brings together public affairs, communications and reputation advice, informed by an understanding of public opinion, the media and politics.
The consultancy works with a varied range of clients, from established businesses to innovative organisations.
Key Requirements
Significant experience in a consultancy or agency environment, or equivalent senior experience in strategic communications, public affairs or policy.
A strong record of shaping and delivering campaigns or programmes for clients.
The ability to advise on complex policy, political or sector issues with sound judgement and depth.
Intellectual range and the confidence to adapt to different clients, sectors and briefs.
Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to working with senior colleagues.
The credibility to operate at Director level and help develop client relationships and the wider business.
Associate Directors ready to step up will be considered, as will strong candidates from outside the agency sector.
Salary: c.£100,000