£61,000 - £75,000 • Whitehouse Communications • London
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced EU-UK Associate Director to join our Public Affairs team. As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in helping us grow and drive the success of our clients' public affairs strategies by ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.
This is both an internal and external leadership and client facing role that would suit an individual who thrives on unambiguous and direct communication and enjoys growing a business and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
We deeply care about our team and are looking for an individual who will embrace our management style based on a supportive culture and who will get on board with our mission to remain an effective influence for better in the world of public affairs.
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Essential requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public affairs roles.
- Experience in public affairs agencies and/or trade associations is a must.
- Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships and delivering impactful public affairs strategies.
- Proven track record of generating new business and/or expanding existing contracts.
- Proven track record managing and leading a team, with the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor colleagues.
- Deep understanding of the EU and UK policy landscape and industry dynamics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities and pro-active attitude.
- Excellent spoken and written English (native-speaker level or equivalent). Any additional languages will be considered an asset.
- Experience in public health, finance and/or chemical sectors will be considered an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: £61,000-£75,000 per annum based on experience
- 25 days holiday + 1 additional day per each year of service until reaching 30-day limit;
- Birthday off;
- Company bonus scheme;
- Pension scheme;
- Private medical insurance;
- Hybrid working arrangement (1 mandatory day per week in the office, the other 4 voluntary) with great offices in the heart of Central London;
- Flexible working available;
- 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service;
- Bi-annual reviews focusing on personal development;
- Investment in personal growth: hands-on internal training from public relations and public affairs colleagues and opportunities for external training;
- Regular socials and outings;
- Fortnightly Deliveroo allowance
- Cycle-to-work scheme;
- Free eye tests.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about EU-UK public affairs and meet the requirements described above, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the essential requirements for this role and why you're passionate about the opportunity to join us recruitment@whitehousecomms.com for the attention of Laura Contin by 20th December COB.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage applicants to submit your CV and cover letter as soon as possible. Due to the high number of applications received, only selected candidates will be contacted.
The first round of interviews will be conducted online with a second round taking place in person in our London offices.
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