Associate/ Managing Director- Strategic Communications

My client is an award-winning independent communications consultancy with globally recognised campaigns.

Helping diverse and exciting international clients to make public policy arguments across strategic communications, media and government relations, they are proud to be advocating for good causes whose voices would not otherwise be heard.

With a small but talented team of consultants, they are looking for an Associate or Managing Director to be responsible for the development of key clients and management of team members. Working closely with the Founding Director and Business Manager, you'll also support the operational management of the company as they expand.

With strong core values emanating from ethical practice and philanthropy, you'll need to be motivated by making a difference and impacting change.

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody to really grow their career, working with complex clients in an innovative agency. They have low staff turnover and a hard-working, rewarding and supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic management of the company's anchor clients and oversight of other key global accounts with challenges including public policy, government relations and crisis comms
• Providing advice and senior counsel to account managers across client accounts, including helping to resolve client management challenges and contributing to client growth and retention strategies
• Line management including appraisals and professional development plans
• Play an active part of the Senior Management Team providing support to the Director with areas including business planning, financial management, operations and company growth
• Supporting new business strategy, identification of leads, management and conversion of leads and growth of existing client accounts

You'll need:

• A strategic communications background encompassing a mix of mix of disciplines including reputation management and crisis comms but most importantly, a thorough understanding of international politics and media
• Experience of leading on strategy for complex projects, with a creative mind and a "can-do" attitude
• Confidence in running teams day to day as a motivational manager and inspirational leader
• To be financially aware- focused on revenue growth and profit delivery