EU-UK Public Affairs Account Director (Food policy)

Salary: £46,000 – £55,000 per annum based on experience

Contract: Permanent 

Role overview 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Account Director to join our Public Affairs team. As an Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our clients’ public affairs strategies, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.

This is a client facing role that would suit an individual who thrives on unambiguous and direct communication and enjoys building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. If you’re someone who’s skilled in crafting and delivering public affairs strategies for membership organisations, we’re especially excited to hear from you.

We deeply care about our team and are looking for an individual who will embrace our learning, supportive culture and get on board with our mission to remain an effective influence for better in the world of public policy.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in public affairs roles.
• Experience in public affairs agencies or trade associations.
• Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships and delivering impactful public affairs strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Understanding of the EU policy landscape and industry dynamics (knowledge of the UK political environment will be considered an asset).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities and pro-active attitude.
• Passion for continuous learning and adaptability to evolving sectors.
• Excellent spoken and written English (Native-speaker level or equivalent), any other languages are considered an asset.

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Contact Name: Dhanveer Dhanoa Email: [email protected]