Senior Director, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications

The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines across a variety of specialist sectors including healthcare & life sciences, financial services, retail and consumer, energy, real estate, professional services, and technology media telecoms. We are currently looking for a Senior Director with a background working in Public Affairs and Strategic Communications to join our expanding Public Affairs team in London. The Public Affairs team supports leading corporate organisations, professional services, governments and non-governmental organisations at a UK, regional and global level.

What You’ll Do

Manage – client accounts and client teams independently, delivering sophisticated client communication programmes and issues management

Set direction – for team members and client programmes, independent of day-to-day oversight

Build – our team reputation through excellent service and our team’s success through generating new business opportunities. You will nurture and grow a well-established and diverse network of political stakeholders, clients and contacts

Apply learning – by bringing fresh thinking and new approaches to how we help our clients and invest in our junior team members

Deliver excellent client outcomes at all levels – every day and on every mandate

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You will be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Demonstrable ability and desire to drive business development and attract, retain and expand client relationships and/or drive success on behalf of political leaders/parties

A strong network of relationships across politics and the public affairs industry

Capacity to manage priorities between multiple client assignments and firm initiatives

Excellent written and oral presentation skills – both in large group and smaller meetings

Preferred Qualifications

Senior level corporate communications and agency experience, preferably with specialist knowledge of public affairs and/or the political process

Self-starter who thrives on high level of accountability

Demonstrated leadership ability in client service and project management

Ability to learn new concepts quickly and a possess service-oriented attitude

Developed ability to multi-task across client programs, firm initiatives and sales opportunities

Ability to recognise, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias

Capacity to adjust behaviour to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals

Ability to direct a project from concept to conclusion

Accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisation and time management skills

Willingness to work flexibly, potentially in other markets

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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.