The team at Denholm is delighted to be retained by a leading professional services Membership organization, to identify a Director of Public Affairs.
This is a newly created role – a key senior level, strategically influential position, requiring a high degree of technical expertise, commercial acumen and experience in delivering complex initiatives.
Job Purpose
The role holder is required to combine exceptional delivery experience with strong leadership in order to bring about a fundamental change in how Public Affairs is delivered within the organisation and is responsible for the delivery of influential leadership to government leaders, policy makers, financial decision makers, corporate leaders, media, and other influential opinion formers.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with and influence governments to both proactively and reactively ensure policy decisions are made with the best possible professional insight
- Ensuring the effective development and delivery of the policy strategy.
- Driving initiatives to influence the future of the profession and business.
- Overseeing the developmental regulatory initiatives to promote high standards among the regulatory population and working with the wider policy team.
- Leading on strategic communications relating to the policy, research and ethics functions.
- Leading on all regulatory, legal and governance requirements in relation to the policy, research and ethics activities.
- Ensure the delivery of strong member, student and firm focused communications strategy to increase satisfaction amongst key audiences
- Drive the PR and external communications strategy to grow the voice and position the client as a thought leader and influencer.
- Drive the corporate communications strategy, including internal communications, to empower and engage colleagues to effectively position as a leading employer and membership body.
- Creating a positive, supportive and empowering environment to enable the delivery of professional outcomes
- Working with teams across the organisation in an open, planned and collaborative manner
- Be continually in touch with the market leaders, their needs and developments in the market and government
Experience / Skills Required
- Demonstrated leadership skills across a diversity of roles, functions, and locations
- Knowledge and understanding of the policy and media landscape
- Proven ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively
- Strategic thinking with delivery of related tactical projects and outcomes
- Proven track record of delivery in a multi-functioning team environment
- Able to communicate effectively in writing, orally and with strong presentation and influential skills
- Demonstrable ability to succeed in a matrix environment
- Confident and motivated self-starter with a flexible and agile approach
To be successful in this position
- The post holder will demonstrate the gravitas and leadership qualities that are commensurate with a high profilechange leadership role.
- Stakeholder engagement at a senior level is critical to success in this role. This includes both internal and external stakeholders and the ability to influence and persuade challenging stakeholders
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team through significant levels of change and transformation to deliver on the plan
- Managing complex budgets to demonstrate return on investment.
The successful candidate will join a highly reputable and well established organisation, a brand synonymous with quality and professionalism. Delivering in a key role, there is a highly competitive salary and package, commensurate with experience, and true focus on flexibility built around individuals.
To be considered for this position please contact Steph Halliday at Denholm Associate or click APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. Shortlisting will commence ASAP.
