Digital Associate Director – Strategic Communications Consultancy, London

Company: Hanson Search
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Are you a digital communications professional ready to step up into a senior leadership role? Our client, a leading strategic communications consultancy in London, is seeking a Digital Associate Director to join their growing team.

This is a high-impact opportunity to advise senior leaders, manage complex issues, and deliver integrated digital strategies that build reputation, manage crises, and drive engagement. You’ll combine hands-on digital expertise with commercial acumen, leading high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

The Role of a Digital Associate Director

As a Digital Associate Director, you will:

  • Advise senior stakeholders on digital strategy, campaigning, and reputation management.
  • Lead integrated communications strategies embedding digital into wider campaigns.
  • Support crisis, litigation, and issues management by shaping online footprint and search profiles.
  • Drive growth by expanding digital workstreams with existing clients.
  • Deliver training on SEO, SEM, AI, analytics, and digital trends.
  • Lead and mentor high-performing teams to deliver at the highest standards.
  • Contribute to new business development, pitches, and thought leadership.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

  • 5+ years’ experience in digital communications, ideally in PR or corporate communications.
  • Strong knowledge of SEO, SEM, paid/organic social, analytics, and web development.
  • Understanding of how AI is shaping digital reputation and monitoring.
  • Proven experience advising clients on business-critical issues and crises.
  • A strong network of media, political, or supplier contacts.
  • Experience building and motivating teams, plus delivering training and mentoring.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What’s on Offer

  • The chance to work on high-profile communications challenges.
  • A collaborative, ambitious, and forward-looking environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Healthcare Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026