WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A DIRECTOR…
Atticus Partners, an award-winning full-service agency working across a range of international public affairs and corporate communications clients, is looking for a highly motivated Director, with strong cross-sector experience but with a particular track-record in tech across public affairs and media, to join our team.Atticus is rapidly growing and changing every day – and we believe our employees are at the heart of this success. The successful applicant will be part of an impressive team of talents, chosen to help Atticus Partners approach problems in innovative and creative ways. We strive to be as inclusive as possible, so we actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, minority groups and those with disabilities.
Salary Band - Extremely competitive
In the position of Director, you will:
- Provide leadership to the business, including on company strategy, recruitment, staff management and new business developmen
- Support the founder partners with the day-to-day running and implementation of the strategic vision for the business
Take a leadership role in generating business leads across various sectors, oversee and lead responses to tender processes - Provide strategic counsel to senior business leaders across public policy, corporate communications, campaign strategy, reputation management, strategic content development, corporate narrative development and stakeholder engagement
- Enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audience
- Line manage and mentor public affairs colleagues
- Lead and coach junior team members to support their professional development and improve the overall quality of work and efficiency
The successful candidate must have the following:
- 8 years’ experience in an in-house or agency setting, working across several sectors delivering a range of public affairs, public policy and corporate communications campaign
- Have worked closely with technology companies across a varied set of public affairs and policy issues; knowledge of the current debates concerning online safety, digital connectivity and competition in the UK and Ireland would be a bonus
- Experience of working closely with a varied of political groups and stakeholder
- A desire to work in a fast-paced business environment, effectively managing competing demands and priorities while providing strong leadership to those around you
Atticus is looking to foster a company culture where every voice is welcome, heard, and respected and the chosen applicant will play a critical role in contributing to this culture. The majority of the team are based in our London office, with our flexible working policy meaning some commute in a few days a week from the home counties and beyond.
To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to mmacdougall@atticuscomms.com
Closing Date: Monday 8 January 2024
Interview/Start Dates: We may interview and appoint a successful candidate prior to this date, so please apply early.
We’ve cultivated an environment that harbours independence. Whether they are early birds who go to yoga and then smash their news updates before 8.30am, or they simply hate travelling on the tube in rush hour, we trust and respect our team’s skills and conscientiousness. As long as core responsibilities are covered, our team is free to work flexibly.
We’re proud to be a living wage employer. We believe that no one should have to choose between financial stability and doing a job they love, so we pay a wage that allows our team to save for a rainy day and guarantees a good quality of life.
Many members of the Atticus Partners team hold the Communications Management Standard (CMS). CMS demonstrates a commitment to achieving excellence and assures our clients that we are providing the most effective service possible.
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