Director (Public Affairs, Generalist)
Salary: £80,000-£100,000, London
Due to recent successes, a global communications agency is looking to add a senior hire to their team. Their clients include household names and blue-chip companies covering a broad range of sectors some of which include FMCG, Food & Drink, Retail, Sports & Leisure.
Minimum requirements:
- A proven track record of working within a consultancy environment, demonstrated by working within another communications agency.
- A strong track record of working on UK and/or international public affairs campaigns and issues.
What they are looking for:
- Excellent client account management skills and ability to lead on accounts independently day to day.
- Ability to provide credible senior counsel on sensitive and key policy issues and initiatives.
- Good people skills and track record of management, evidenced through successfully building and leading teams.
- A good track record of cultivating and converting new business opportunities.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Please apply with your full CV to amandeepgill@melburywood.com
Successful candidates will be contacted within 3 working days and interviews are ongoing. Please note an appointment may be made before the closing date of 17th May 2021.
Digital Lead, Corporate
Salary: £50,000-£70,000; Location: London
As a result of an incredibly strong year, this up-and-coming agency is looking to build out its digital offering. This is a chance to join the business at a time fuelled by organic growth, and work alongside the C-suite and business founders to build the agency’s digital capability from scratch. This company is well known for its high energy and culture, having won numerous awards for its outstanding benefits and atmosphere. This is a unique opportunity for a digital specialist with an understanding of the communications landscape and a drive to build and grow.
Requirements:
- A strong track record in a digital role in a PR or communications agency
- A strong track record of overseeing digital strategy and new business in an agency setting
- Experience working on b2b and/or corporate clients
- Desire to take direction and have influence at a senior level
What they are looking for:
- A leader and advisor at all levels, including advising senior members of the business on digital strategy and capabilities
- A commercially-focused individual excited by the prospect of growth and delivery
- Someone confident and comfortable working with a wide range of clients and teams
- Understanding of social media management, assets, and strategy
Please email TasminKhin@melburywood.com for more information or a confidential chat.
Director (Corporate)
Salary: £80,000-£120,000; Location: London
Confidential brief. Please email grantsomerville@melburywood.com for more information.
Account Director, Financial Services/FinTech
Salary: £45,000+; Location: London
This position is for a growing integrated agency that puts digital at the heart of campaigning, and agility and innovation into everything that they do. You would be leading across some really exciting up-and-coming businesses in the financial and fintech space. Their current team is made up of ex-consultants from the banking and financial services world, and individuals who have run communications for media and tech start-ups internationally. The senior leadership are extremely hands-on, and you will get exposure to some of the most talented communications players in this sector. This business is also incredibly passionate about sustainability and positive change, and have clients in the cleantech, renewable energy, professional services and property sectors.
Requirements:
- Confident Senior Account Manager or Account Director level
- Passion for and understanding of the financial services/fintech markets
- Understanding of integrated campaign work
What they are looking for
- Someone who wants real responsibility from day one
- An individual who wants to work with cutting-edge businesses in the financial services and fintech space
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Consistent track record of delivering and exceeding client programmes and expectations
- Brilliant leadership skills with experience managing teams and developing more junior team members
Please email TasminKhin@melburywood.com for more information.
Account Director, Sustainability
Salary: £45,000+; London
This agency is looking for a London-based Account Director who is passionate about sustainable communications and integrated campaigning. After a strong year and a string of new wins, the business is looking to expand. The employees of this business are all incredibly like-minded and come from varied backgrounds, such as PR agencies, and several have also run communications for NGOs or charities. Their client base consists of change-making brands, technology pioneers, and global leaders in the sustainability space.
Requirements:
- Confident Senior Account Manager or Account Director
- Passion for and understanding of the sustainability sector
What they are looking for:
- Confident at managing others and building relationships
- Clear communicator with strong commitment to achieving positive impact
- Experience in integrated campaigning, including digital and social
- Evidenced experience identifying new business opportunities and leading pitches from start to finish
Please email TasminKhin@melburywood.com for more information.
Account Director (Public Affairs)
Salary: £45,000 - £63,000; Location: London
A market leading integrated communications agency is looking to add an Account Director to their well established public affairs team. The role will involve working on some household names and brands across a range of sectors including tech, infrastructure, transport, health, housing, property, energy, sport & leisure, etc.
Minimum requirements:
- A proven track record of working within a consultancy envrionment, demonstrated by working within another communications agency.
- A good knowledge of and passion for UK politics and Whitehall.
What they are looking for:
- A track record of working on other public affairs campaigns in the UK.
- A good understanding of the frameworks and processes within Whitehall and Westminster.
- The ability to give senior counsel to clients in a credible and persuasive manner.
- Well organised and work in a timely manner.
- Good working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- You are high energy, driven and engaging
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Please apply with your full CV to amandeepgill@melburywood.com successful candidates will be contacted within 3 working days and interviews are ongoing. Please note an appointment may be made before the closing date of 17th May 2021.
Head of Strategy & Insights
Salary: £65,000-£90,000; Location: London
Due to recent successes, a top rated strategic communications consultancy is looking to add a senior level hire to help build out a specialist function within their business and award winning team. Their clients include household names and not for profits covering a broad range of sectors.
Minimum requirements:
- A proven track record of working within a consultancy envrionment, demonstrated by working within another communications/research & insights agency.
- A strong track record of working on UK corporate communications campaigns and issues.
- Evidence of working with, applying and interpreting large data sets, research material and insights to find creative solutions for clients.
What they are looking for:
- Excellent client account management skills and ability to provide support on accounts independently day to day.
- Find and apply the right research methodologies in response to a client challenge
- Analysing and interpreting research (qual and quant).
- A leading role in workshops / presentations, presenting back insights and helping to facilitate client discussions
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Please apply with your full CV to GrantSomerville@melburywood.com successful candidates will be contacted within 3 working days and interviews are ongoing. Please note an appointment may be made before the closing date of 17th May 2021.
Account Manager, Corporate
Salary: £30,000+; Location: London
An award-winning privately owned communications agency is looking for an Account Manager to join their team. This business operates across a range of sectors and has a reputation for providing excellent strategic advice and for executing high-impact campaigns. Their clients consist of a range of FTSE-listed businesses, trade bodies, entrepreneurial SMEs, and more, and they cover a mix of sectors including energy, sustainability, law and technology. The agency is dynamic and supportive, and have been a leader in the industry for 30 years. This role will be primarily focused on delivering campaigns for national brands and sector-leading businesses. This business is especially looking for someone bright, ambitious, flexible and adaptable, and they offer a lot of support to help you take your career to the next level.
Requirements
- At least 3 years in a communications role (agency or in-house), having gained a solid understanding of corporate or B2B communications
- Comfortable running and overseeing a range of accounts
What they are looking for
- Excellent client and personal skills
- Commercially savvy, with a proven track record for delivery
- Someone excited about new business generation, with a strong track record of winning clients
Please apply by way of full cv to TasminKhin@melburywood.com for more information.
Account Director, Public Affairs (Health)
Salary: £48,000-£70,000; Location: London
Melbury Wood are searching for an Account Director to join a well-reputed and award winning consultancy to bolster their healthcare team after recent successful new business wins. A good track record of working in another consultancy is highly desirable in addition to a good knowledge of healthcare policy process from local to national frameworks including NICE, Care Quality Commission and Dept. of Health. In addition to a competitive salary, you will have good opportunities for career progression within the team and an excellent bonus scheme.
Minimum requirements:
- A proven track record of working within a consultancy environment, demonstrated by working within another communications agency is highly desirable but not essential.
- Good knowledge of and passion for the health policy space in the UK.
What they are looking for:
- A good understanding of the frameworks and processes within healthcare from a local to national and supra-national level within NICE, CQC and Dept. of Health.
- Well organised and work in a timely manner.
- Good working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Ability to communicate complex regulatory policy issues and commercial challenges in a simple and effective way.
- You are high energy, driven and engaging
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Please apply with your full CV to amandeepgill@melburywood.com successful candidates will be contacted within 3 working days and interviews are ongoing. Please note an appointment may be made before the closing date of 17th May 2021.
Associate Director, Energy (Public Affairs)
Salary: £60,000-£80,000; Location: flexible
A UK wide integrated communications agency is looking to add a senior hire to their team to focus on their energy practice. This is a great opportunity to join a successful and award winning team and undertake a strategic and senior role within the business with real autonomy.
Minimum requirements:
- A proven track record of working within a consultancy environment, demonstrated by working within another communications agency.
- A strong track record of working on UK public affairs campaigns and issues.
- Evidence of working on and good knowledge of energy policy or at least a strong interest and passion for this sector (highly desirable).
What they are looking for:
- Excellent client account management skills and ability to lead on accounts independently day to day.
- Ability to provide credible advice on sensitive and key policy issues and initiatives.
- Good people skills and track record of management
- A good track record of cultivating and converting new business opportunities.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Please apply with your full CV to amandeepgill@melburywood.com Successful candidates will be contacted within 3 working days and interviews are ongoing. Please note an appointment may be made before the closing date of 17th May 2021.
Account Manager/Account Director, Property & Planning
Location: London; Salary: £29,000-£55,000
A leading property and planning specialist agency is looking add mid-level hires to their team at the Account Manager and Account Director level. With a UK wide network, you will be working on large scale developments in a range of sectors across planning, consultation, engagement and post-construction PR. You will be able to work remotely whilst being willing to travel to projects and client sites as required. A good knowledge of the planning process and local government is essential, whilst an existing track record in consultancy is highly desirable.
Minimum requirements:
· A proven track record of working within a consultancy environment is highly desirable.
· A strong track record of working on property and planning issues evidenced through consultancy work or working in local government is essential.
What they are looking for:
· Excellent client account management skills and ability to support or lead on accounts independently day to day.
· Ability to provide credible advice on sensitive and key policy issues and initiatives
· Able to strategise and implement effective stakeholder engagement and public consultation programmes.
· Good people skills and track record of management, evidenced through successfully building and leading teams.
· A good track record of cultivating and converting new business opportunities.
· Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Please apply with your full CV to saherkhalid@melburywood.com successful candidates will be contacted within 3 working days and interviews are ongoing. Please note an appointment may be made before the closing date of 30th June 2021.