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Areas of Expertise Within Our Team
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Policy
Murray McIntosh connects organisations with policy professionals who drive impact and navigate complex legislative landscapes.
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Strategic Communications
Murray McIntosh specialises in recruiting strategic communications professionals, helping businesses secure talent that drives influence, reputation, and impact in a changing landscape.
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Public Affairs Recruitment
Hire top public affairs talent with Murray McIntosh. We specialise in sourcing professionals who navigate policy, government relations, and regulatory change, delivering influence and impact.
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Economics
From economic modelling to regulatory analysis, our research-led approach ensures you access talent that not only understands numbers but can influence outcomes and shape your organisation’s future.
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Our work across Policy, Public Affairs, and Strategic Communications .
Murray McIntosh has an expert team with the knowledge and experience to recruit the policy advisors, public affairs directors, communications specialists, and economists that our clients need. We work closely with trade associations, think tanks, NGOs, and private sector businesses, covering mid to senior level roles across a range of sectors. Each of our searches are tailored to your requirements, using market research, targeted headhunting, and thorough candidate assessment to ensure the right fit. We stay informed on industry trends and labour market changes, enabling us to identify talent with the skills and experience needed to navigate complex regulatory environments, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable results.
Coming soon: The Strategic Communications Salary & Labour Report
This report draws on a survey of professionals across policy, public affairs, corporate communications and economics in the UK, offering a comprehensive view of the current market. It examines salaries, benefits, and career motivators while also providing insight into the broader context shaping these professions today.
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Permanent Recruitment
Quickly secure the right permanent hires while we manage the recruitment process end-to-end, ensuring a seamless and compliant hiring experience.
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Hiring Advice & Insights
We provide unmatched hiring insights and recruitment advice, drawing on our reports, day-to-day conversations, event participation, and strong industry partnerships.
Learn moreLive vacancies in the UK policy sector
Murray McIntosh
PermanentHead of Policy, Energy Economics and Markets
A senior policy role leading industry positions on electricity markets, CfDs and the frameworks that unlock renewable investment.
Anna Kelly
Murray McIntosh
PermanentHead of Communications
£55,000-£55,000 per annumLondon
Lead PR, content and events as Head of Communications. Shape industry messaging, manage media and drive impactful projects across this dynamic sector.
Lauren Maddocks
Murray McIntosh
PermanentHead of Membership
£40,000-£45,000 per annumKenilworth
Lead the national membership strategy for a leading UK trade association at the heart of the landscaping industry.
Anna Kelly
Murray McIntosh
PermanentSenior Media Relations Manager
£80,000-£85,000 per annum
Senior Media Relations Manager to lead press office, handle crisis media and advise executives in a complex, high-profile organisation.
Anna Kelly
Murray McIntosh
PermanentHead of Policy and Public Affairs
£47,000-£53,000 per annum
Be the driving force behind Family Fund's national influencing agenda. Shape policy and lead real change for families raising disabled children.
Lauren Maddocks
Murray McIntosh
PermanentPublic Affairs Manager
Operate at the centre of industry and government, influencing decisions that shape Scotland's clean energy future.
Anna Kelly
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
At Murray McIntosh, we work closely with clients to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout their recruitment processes, from job design and candidate attraction to selection and onboarding. By ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices, we help organisations access a wider talent pool and identify candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills to their teams.
We provide guidance on inclusive job descriptions, unbiased interview techniques, and strategies to reduce barriers that can limit access for underrepresented groups.
Through our research-led approach and sector expertise, we help clients create recruitment processes that genuinely reflect their commitment to diversity, fostering teams that are high performing and representative of the communities they serve.
Helpful resources for the UK policy sector
Case Study
Federation of Master Builders | Case Study
By collaborating closely with the FMB Executive team and the outgoing Director of Communications, we ensured a seamless transition and cultural fit. Our rigorous process led to multiple strong candidates, ultimately securing an exceptional individual who brought extensive experience and a policy-driven communications approach.
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Royal Academy of Engineering | Case Study
Discover how the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) successfully tackled the unique challenge of recruiting for newly defined roles and replacing key positions within their esteemed organisation.
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British Business Bank | Case Study
Discover how we helped the British Business Bank find the perfect senior policy Expert, the challenges faced and campaign statistics by downloading our case study.
Lauren Maddocks
Feb 01, 2024
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