Local Dialogue is a leading public affairs/communications consultancy working with clients in both the public and private sectors, including national and regional housebuilders, local authorities, commercial, retail and leisure developers and energy providers.

We are looking to recruit a new confident and proactive person to head a team within our growing London office, working on projects in London, the Midlands and the South.

This important role would equally suit an existing Account Director looking for more autonomy or somebody looking to step up to the role and take the next step in their careers, keen to drive new business growth and develop strong client relationships.

Duties include

• Leading a team of consultants
• Manage and develop overall client relationships and individual sites, maximising potential billing opportunities
• Develop and deliver innovative and sensitive consultation and engagement strategies from concept to delivery, that achieve client solutions and maximise relationship development
• Discover and develop new business opportunities, assist and prepare engaging fee proposals and tender responses
• Attend and lead new business meetings and pitches Report on results and profitability across managed client accounts
• Produce and oversee the production of client materials
• Assist in the development of the Local Dialogue brand and initiatives to further enhance the continual success and profitability of the business

Desirable skills and experience include

• A strong interest in politics, current affairs, public affairs, local government, planning, regeneration and development, with experience of political campaigning
• Three years’ experience in a public affairs consultancy or similar setting
• A full UK driving licence
• Current professional contacts with prospective clients and within political arenas
• Line management experience
• Very strong written and oral communication skills

Local Dialogue is an equal opportunities employer.