We are growing our Public Affairs team and would love to hear from experienced public affairs consultants interested in a new challenge.

This role is perfect for someone with experience advising organisations on government relations at a senior level, who enjoys leading client programmes and developing teams.

We are looking for public affairs professionals with expertise in one or more of the food and drink, financial services, built environment and energy sectors.

As a leader in our agency you will have decision making authority, commercial responsibility and work with a wide range of specialists at Citypress, from research and analytics to talent development and our creative teams.

Role responsibilities

Shaping and overseeing the strategy, direction and delivery of public affairs client programmes
Maintaining senior relationships with clients and providing informed advice on often complex issues covering policy, politics and business
Developing expert knowledge of our services and sectors to provide the best counsel to clients
Helping lead the public affairs team, driving lead generation and responding to new business briefs
Full commercial responsibility for key clients
Leading, developing, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional government relations client work
Role requirements

Previous experience in senior public affairs roles either in-house or at equivalent agencies
Strong critical thinking and exceptional track record of leading clients and/or teams
Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and consistently deliver exceptional results
Up-to-date knowledge of the business, media and political landscape in at least one of the food and drink, financial services, built environment and energy sectors
Data-literate
A positive and flexible attitude to work, with the ability to build relationships collaboratively across the business at all levels
Ability to mentor and nurture the careers of colleagues by contributing to our learning and development programme.

If you need help with our application process, please contact recruitment@citypress.co.uk