Associate Director in London

Senior Public Affairs Role at a Breakthrough Agency

Are you passionate about UK politics and ready to take on a leadership role at a disruptive, trailblazing consultancy? Elva Partners is seeking a Senior Associate Director in Public Affairs for a rapidly growing, politically plugged-in agency, founded by a former Director of Comms at No. 10. This is your opportunity to work alongside an impressive team that includes a former Labour MP, senior advisors at the heart of government, as well as impressive senior agency backgrounds.

What sets this role apart?

• A cross-party senior leadership team with a proven track record in advocacy, reputation management, crisis handling, and political campaigning.
• A diverse portfolio of clients from disruptive tech firms to Russell Group universities , FMCG brands , and global professional services .
• A dynamic, fast-growing agency culture based in the heart of Westminster.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead public affairs efforts with your deep knowledge of UK politics, legislation, and political processes .
• Leverage your Westminster and Whitehall network to drive impactful results.
• Manage and mentor teams while actively contributing to business development and new client pitches.
• Utilize your media relations skills to successfully place stories and build advocacy campaigns.
• Engage senior stakeholders across business and government with your gravitas and expert counsel.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a strong client management background, working with large, high-profile companies .
• Possesses excellent written communication for policy papers, op-eds, and other high-impact content.
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking , with a proven track record of generating business opportunities.
• A strong leader internally, managing teams while contributing to overall business strategy.

Why join this team?

• Wellbeing-first culture : Hybrid working, training, and clear progression pathways.
• Inclusive leadership : Diverse senior team with a commitment to meritocratic growth.
• Prime Westminster location : Be at the heart of UK politics and business.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits.

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