Head of Public Affairs

Communication Headhunters 50,000 to 55,000 London Permanent Full-time This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the PR and Public Affairs department of a leading UK multi-media organisation. Our client is looking for an engaging and outgoing individual who thrives on fast-moving and high-profile relationship building with a constant but subtle focus on the key client objectives. The role will be responsible for promoting and influencing key stakeholders at various levels within both the public and private sector. This will include politicians and regulators with the outcomes delivered expected to align with the overall corporate objectives. Reporting in to the Director of Communications, the role will lead a team of 5 PR executives and 1 PR manager. In addition to having excellent negotiation and influencing skills, the successful candidate will be expected to play an integral role in the development of a strategic PR and Public Affairs plan, as well as overseeing the implementation of the plan via the team. There is a budget in the region of 250k to deliver the key components of the overall strategy. Proven people management and budget management skills will be required. Based in the London head office, this role comes with an excellent benefits package as well as being an extremely exciting culture to be a part of.