Charlesbye is seeking an exceptional, politically astute and highly motivated Director to take on a senior role within our integrated public affairs and communications team, based in our London Bridge office.

We are looking for a senior leader with significant experience in public affairs and/or communications consultancy.

In this role you will:

• Provide senior strategic advice to clients, drawing on deep understanding of the UK political landscape, parliament, Whitehall and the media.
• Lead the development and execution of political and regulatory strategies that deliver measurable impact.
• Interpret political developments at pace, offering proactive advice and anticipating risks and opportunities.
• Oversee multiple accounts simultaneously, ensuring excellence in delivery, quality of work and client service.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, setting high standards and supporting their growth.
• Drive new business by identifying opportunities, contributing to pitches and representing Charlesbye externally.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to shape the firm’s offering as we scale.

What we’re looking for

• Ten or more years in public affairs, communications or a senior political environment, preferably with substantial experience working in or closely with the UK Government.
• Sharp political judgement and genuine fluency across parliament, Whitehall and the media.
• A political and media network you actively maintain and deploy for clients.
• A track record of leading complex, high stakes mandates - legislative, regulatory or reputational.
• The confidence to advise at board and C-suite level and the credibility to back it up.
• Strong written communication skills and a high bar for the quality of everything that goes out under your name.
• Ambition, drive and an entrepreneurial spirit - this is a firm that’s building and we want people who want to help build it.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities under pressure.
• A collaborative, thoughtful leadership style and genuine investment in the people around you.