Senior Account Director – Public Affairs, Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
Lead transformative campaigns that inspire behaviour change, raise public awareness, and create lasting societal and environmental impact.
A leading creative communications agency is seeking an experienced Senior Account Director to join its growing, collaborative team. This role involves working with purpose-driven clients, including charities, NGOs, and socially responsible businesses, to deliver high-impact public affairs campaigns that influence public behaviour, raise awareness, and support sustainability initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience across public affairs and sustainability campaigns, as well as a proven track record in stakeholder engagement. They should possess strong leadership skills, the ability to perform under pressure, and a genuine passion for using communication to drive positive change.
About the Agency
The agency is award-winning and specialises in supporting purpose-led organisations. Its mission is to empower clients to make a positive difference in society and the environment, placing purpose at the heart of every campaign. The team is ambitious, creative, and dedicated to creating attention-grabbing campaigns that inspire action and influence decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage account teams, overseeing delivery across multiple client accounts
- Build, maintain, and engage with key stakeholders, including politicians and influencers
- Develop and implement public affairs and sustainability strategies that drive behaviour change and raise awareness
- Track and report campaign progress through regular updates and reports
- Engage with media to amplify client messages
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals
- Support colleague development and provide strategic guidance
Requirements
- Minimum six years’ agency experience in public and corporate affairs, including sustainability‑focused campaigns
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement across public, private, and third‑sector audiences
- Strong interest in politics, ideally with a parliamentary network
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong client management and leadership abilities
- Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver results
- Proactive, adaptable, and committed to learning and development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave (excl. bank holidays) – increases to 28 after 3 years, 30 after 5 years; option to purchase extra holiday
- Hybrid working model: 3 days per week at the office
- Flexi‑hours and flexible working
- Funding for eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Life Assurance
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance, upgradable to cover family
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave
- 3‑month sabbatical after 3 years of service
- Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Personal and Company Pension Contribution
- Season ticket loan for travel
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Bonus scheme and recruitment bonus scheme
- Recognition awards
- Payroll giving – charitable donations through payroll
- Bursary scheme with awards up to £1,500 for training and development
- A wide range of social events and activities
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