We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Affairs Practitioner to join our Public Affairs team and lead our regulatory/policy practice. As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in helping us grow, driving the success of our clients’ public affairs strategies, and by ensuring the delivery of high-quality services, including for clients operating in the EU.

This is an internal and external leadership role, as well as client facing, that would suit an individual who enjoys growing a business, winning new clients and building relationships with stakeholders.

We care deeply about our team and are looking for an individual who will embrace our management style based on a supportive culture and who will get on board with our mission to remain an effective and positive influence in the world of public affairs.

Essential requirements (must-haves)

• Proven track record generating new business and expanding existing client contracts.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering successful public affairs strategies.
• Experience working in a public affairs agency at mid to senior level.
• Demonstrable understanding of and experience engaging in the EU’s policy and regulatory landscape, ideally within the EU and with EU clients
• Experience managing and leading a team, with the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities and pro-active attitude.
• Excellent spoken and written English (native-speaker level or equivalent).

Desirable requirements (nice-to-haves)

• Understanding of and experience engaging in the UK’s policy landscape.
• Experience in regulatory affairs.
• Experience in trade associations.
• A policy specialism in food and/or health policy.

For more information on the role, please go to https://whitehousecomms.com/careers/associate-director/