Account Director – London, UK

A boutique public affairs consultancy is seeking an experienced Account Director to join its small, growing team. The ideal candidate will be a confident and capable manager with a solid understanding of politics, public affairs, and the built environment, able to oversee multiple client projects simultaneously and provide strategic counsel at a senior level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys collaborating closely with senior leadership, and is passionate about mentoring junior colleagues to deliver exceptional results

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients at a strategic level, ensuring objectives are met across multiple projects.
• Lead the curation and execution of creative and strategic ideas.
• Manage client consultations and stakeholder engagement confidently throughout project lifecycles.
• Take ownership of developing new business proposals and responding to briefs.
• Build and demonstrate strong sector knowledge, particularly across housing, sport, and education.
• Provide both proactive and reactive counsel to clients on public affairs and political issues.
• Ensure best practice across all accounts, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues through effective line management and on-the-job training.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in public affairs or communications, ideally with exposure to the built environment sector.
• Strong understanding of the UK political and stakeholder landscape.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and client management skills.
• Calm and confident under pressure, with strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Enthusiastic and approachable, with a collaborative and solutions-focused attitude.
• Able to work effectively within a small team and contribute to a supportive, high-performing culture.
• Desire and ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Active networker with a keen interest in current affairs and industry trends.

Additional Benefits: Competitive commission scheme and discretionary annual bonus.

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.