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International Public Affairs & Government Relations
Appointments UPDATED REGULARLY

July/September2010

 

LATEST JOBS...   ENGLAND

BRUSSELS.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER - BANKING SECTOR - LONDON - BASIC c£45k NEGOTIABLE -PLUS GENEROUS PACKAGE

A brand new appointment, a major banking group seeks to appoint a Government Relations Manager to work within its large and extremely busy corporate affairs team. Based at the bank's headquarters in London, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of government relations, policy making and the workings of Westminster and Whitehall, gained in a banking or financial services discipline either within a respected consultancy with strong financial credentials or in a corporate environment within a bank of financial institution.. Interviewing is now taking place and candidates with relevant experience should email their curriculum vitae, which will be treated in the strictest confidence, to steveatack@aol.com

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER/DIRECTOR - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/MEDIA RELATIONS CONSULTANCY - BRUSSELS.   Highly Competitive Salary and Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and experienced Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Practitioner at Senior Account Manager/Account Director level, to join the Brussels-based team of this dynamic, recently established consultancy.

Assuming the day-to-day responsibility for major client accounts, comprising leading blue-chip companies, trade associations and multi-stakeholder initiatives and to help grow the business, the ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in both public affairs and media relations, either in consultancy, in-house, a relevant institution or a mixture thereof.  Seniority and length of professional experience is secondary to talent, but a previous agency background is preferred.

The Account Director will have excellent communications skills (oral and written) and proven, strong relationships with both Brussels-based media and a mature Brussels network. He/She will also have substantial public affairs experience in one or more of the following sectors, ideally including financial services – food, consumer policy, advertising and media, environment and pharmaceuticals.

The successful candidate will be a personable, highly motivated and flexible self-starter, a quick thinker with intellectual depth, curiosity and an eye for detail, combining political and communications knowledge with business acumen. He/she should be an English speaker (completely fluent) together with at least one other EU language.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a young, dynamic and creative agency that has managed to grow quickly, while establishing a reputation for excellent value-added service. Exceptional potential for strong company and personal growth, together with a competitive remuneration package is available.    

Interviewing is now taking place. Interested parties should forward their curriculum vitae, which will be treated in the strictest confidence,  to steveatack@aol.com

DIRECTOR – PUBLIC AFFAIRS & STRATEGIC COUNSEL CONSULTANCY – SINGAPORE – HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BASIC SALARY AND GENEROUS PACKAGE

A major force in public affairs and public relations consultancy throughout Asia seeks to make a senior consultancy appointment in Singapore.

The successful applicant will have gained their experience within a senior consultancy or in-house public affairs role within Asia and will be expected to play a pivotal role in the development of an already highly successful consultancy group of global renown.

Well rounded management skills, together with strong business acumen are key criteria for this significant appointment.

A significant salary package is in place.

Highly qualified candidates should contact steveatack@aol.com – all communication will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

SENIOR DIRECTOR – CONSULTANCY – BEIIJING – HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY AND PACKAGE

A leading force in global consultancy seeks to appoint a highly experienced SENIOR DIRECTOR with expertise in providing strategic counsel and public affairs consultancy at the highest levels to major international corporations and organisations.

Experience of China is essential, as are the abilities to manage a large team of consultants, control budgets, recruit staff and make a significant contribution to the development of what is already a thriving business.

Interviewing is now taking place. Interested candidates should forward their resume, which will be treated in strictest confidence, to steveatack@aol.com

DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS ARM OF A UK CONSULTANCY – LONDON – SIGNIFICANT SALARY PLUS PACKAGE

The London headquarters of a major global consultancy group are seeking to make a Director level/Senior Consultant appointment to work within their strong public affairs practice.

With at least five to seven years working in the public affairs arena, ideally in consultancy, the successful applicant will bring a successful track record of dealing with clients at the highest levels and a strong working knowledge of Conservative politics in the UK.

A basic salary and package, which will be highly competitive, will be tailored to the successful candidate’s experience.

Interested parties should forward their curriculum vitae, which will be treated in complete confidence, to steveatack@aol.com

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – RESPECTED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANCY  - BRUSSELS

A highly respected and firmly established independent public affairs consultancy, based in Brussels, is seeking to add an experienced ACCOUNT DIRECTOR to their successful Brussels team.

With strong consultancy expertise, gained in a Brussels environment, the successful candidate will work across a range of intellectually challenging clients and be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills together with the ability to work with clients at a very high level.

In the first instance, candidates should apply, in confidence to steveatack@aol.com

Director for Significant  Independent Corporate, Strategic and Public Affairs Consultancy. Based in central London.

Major Basic Salary, Bonus and Generous Package all to be tailored around the successful candidate’s requirements.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly growing, independent, UK based Corporate Communications, Strategic Counsel and Public Affairs consultancy, working as part of an exceptional multi-disciplinary team. 

Reporting to the Managing Partner, the senior practitioner will work across a broad range of clients heading up the public affairs and parliamentary work of the consultancy.

With more than 10 years’ professional and international public affairs/corporate communications and media relations expertise, he/she will have a proven track record in devising and implementing strategic public affairs and PR campaigns and be able to use media management to significantly effect policy shift. Considerable experience in stakeholder communications and the ability to support client investor relations programmes through counsel on competition and regulatory issues, will be essential. 

The successful candidate will have worked on international communications challenges, have expertise in communications risk management and be confident in providing counsel at Board of Director level (either at client firms or for in-house) on public affairs, government relations, stakeholder relationship building, political media relations, reputation building, competition and regulation policy management (in both the UK & Europe), corporate communications and management and will actively participate on client accounts day-to-day, across the very wide communications and public affairs activities of the consultancy.

With a confident and diplomatic manner and strong (and proven) influencing skills, the Director will be a born communicator with excellent written and oral skills, able to exhibit strong client handling expertise at a very senior level, have proven media relations expertise including development of core materials and selling-in/pitching, have in depth knowledge of media management processes in the UK, Europe and across international news services/wires, and have ability to, and experience of, helping to develop new business across a broad range of niche markets.

This challenging position will suit driven, passionate, committed and experienced individuals who now want to make a significant career move. Generous salary and package available, matched to skills and experience. 

Please submit your curriculum vitae, which will be treated in the strictest of confidence, to the human resources consultant for the group steveatack@aol.com

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – ESTABLISHED PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANCY – BRUSSELS – EXCELLENT BASIC SALARY, BENEFITS PACKAGE AND CAREER PATH

An established independent public affairs consultancy with offices in Brussels, London and Dublin seeks to appoint an experienced, highly focused and ambitious EU public affairs and communications practitioner with excellent written and spoken English, a good level of French and ideally additional EU languages. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow with a company that will allow your talents to flourish.

The role will centre on delivering the highest level of policy and communications advice to clients, in line with our firm's strong client ethos of helping clients to meet their business objectives. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong commercial instincts and a solid network of business contacts, with a good record of business development. A minimum of 5 years prior experience in EU public affairs, ideally gained in a consultancy setting is sought, together with an expert understanding of the EU policy process and broader political environment. In addition sound sectoral experience, preferably in transport, energy and/or financial services would be desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to take charge of a number of EU public affairs accounts and projects, assuming responsibility for delivery of planning, services and reporting for current clients and to assist in targeted marketing of the company to corporate audiences. He or she will also be willing to travel, work across multiple client accounts and be entitled to work in the European Union.

Interested candidates should forward their CV, which will be treated in the strictest of confidence, to our human resources counsellor steveatack@aol.com

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - CORPORATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANCY -  BRUSSELS - SIGNIFICANT BASIC SALARY PLUS PACKAGE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a good, experienced Public Affairs Practitioner ideally with a technology, ICT or telecommunications background, proven track EU record and excellent communication skills, wishing to now build their career within one of the world's top consultancies specialising in corporate public affairs, integrating government relations, coalition building, issues management and corporate communications.

The Account Director will be responsible for developing communication plans, managing client relationships, developing new business and marketing the consultancy within Brussels. He/she will be able to develop effective strategic plans and will have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of staff and clients. Experience within a trade association, NGO or an international company as well as substantial recent consultancy experience would be preferred.

With a minimum 3- 5 years experience working within a consultancy environment or in-house, and a first hand knowledge of the EU and related European institutions, the Account Director will have excellent Pan-European media credentials as well as proven strong relationships with Brussels-based media. The candidate should be a native English speaker (or completely fluent) with at least one other EU language, preferably French. Bachelors degree or above in EU or political affairs would be an advantage. A competitive salary is offered plus substantial benefits package.

Please email your curriculum vitae, which will be treated in the strictest confidence, to steveatack@aol.com

Senior Associate  for  Global Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Consultancy. Based BRUSSELS. - Salary circa EUR 55-60k + bonus + generous package + car

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a good, experienced Public Affairs Practitioner with proven track record and excellent communication skills, wishing to now build their career within one of the world's top consultancies.  

Providing support of client projects as part of a team, via media monitoring, analytical research, producing written materials and co-ordinating client meetings and events, the Senior Associate (equivalent to Senior Account Manager) will be responsible for developing communication plans, managing client relationships, developing new business and developing client budgets.

He/she will be able to demonstrate good tactical abilities and have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of staff and clients, regarding a diverse range of projects.

A minimum 5 years experience working within a consultancy environment or in-house, with a first-hand knowledge of the EU and related European institutions is required.

Fluent written and spoken English essential, plus at least one other EU language.  Fluent French would be an advantage. A competitive salary is offered plus benefits package.

Please forward your curriculum vitae, which will be treated in strictest confidence, to our executive search consultant - steveatack@aol.com

SENIOR CONSULTANT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANCY – HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST – LONDON – GENEROUS BASIC SALARY AND PACKAGE

A leading global force in PR and PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANCY are seeking to appoint a senior healthcare public affairs consultant to play a significant role in our respected and established healthcare and pharmaceutical practice. The role will be based in the group’s London office.

With at least five to seven years consultancy or in-house experience gained in a healthcare or pharmaceutical role, the successful candidate will manage a motivated and highly able team working on an excellent client list of major healthcare players.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director of the public affairs division, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate sound management skills, strong budgetary abilities, a focused and thoughtful leadership and people management approach and a thirst for new business generation.

A generous basic salary, bonus and package are to hand for the exceptional candidate sought.

Those wishing to apply should forward a CV which will be treated in absolute confidence to  steveatack@aol.com

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / SENIOR CONSULTANT - Circa £ 60k basic plus package – LONDON - CONSULTANCY

A senior public affairs and communications specialist at Associate DIRECTOR level working as part of a nationwide team of over 50 consultants within this leading global consultancy.

The successful candidate will have minimum 7-10 years experience in public and corporate affairs gained in either a consultancy environment or in-house, with specific skills and knowledge in the area of developing world issues, issues management and NGO/activist groups within UK political affairs. Significant knowledge of the Labour Party is highly desirable.

He/she will have excellent skills to liaise with clients at a high decision-making level and a proven track record in building client relationships.

Salary will depend on skills and experience but not less than £60k plus generous package.  With a blue chip client list of many leading brands and organisations, the consultancy group is one of the most respected in Europe and indeed the world, making this an exceptional opportunity.

Interviewing is now taking place and candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, which will be respected in strictest confidence, to steveatack@aol.com

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR – LEADING UK CONSULTANCY - LONDON - £65-£75k plus excellent remuneration package

One of the leading forces in public affairs consultancy in London is seeking to add to its experienced and respected management team, an additional Associate Director/Director level practitioner.

A generalist consultancy professional, having gained your experience in a senior consultancy role within a serious public affairs consultancy player, you will be looking for a challenge that exposes you to client handling at a significant management level, immediate involvement in the management team and the opportunity to contribute, together with colleagues, to the on-going and highly successful new business development of this established consultancy which possesses one of the finest client lists of any UK consultancy.

Interviewing is now taking place and candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, which will be respected in strictest confidence, to steveatack@aol.com

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