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:
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Advise senior stakeholders on digital strategy, campaigning, and reputation management.
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Lead integrated communications strategies embedding digital into wider campaigns.
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Support crisis, litigation, and issues management by shaping online footprint and search profiles.
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Drive growth by expanding digital workstreams with existing clients.
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Deliver training on SEO, SEM, AI, analytics, and digital trends.
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Lead and mentor high-performing teams to deliver at the highest standards.
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Contribute to new business development, pitches, and thought leadership.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
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5+ years’ experience in digital communications, ideally in PR or corporate communications.
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Strong knowledge of SEO, SEM, paid/organic social, analytics, and web development.
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Understanding of how AI is shaping digital reputation and monitoring.
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Proven experience advising clients on business-critical issues and crises.
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A strong network of media, political, or supplier contacts.
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Experience building and motivating teams, plus delivering training and mentoring.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What’s on Offer
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The chance to work on high-profile communications challenges.
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A collaborative, ambitious, and forward-looking environment.
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Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
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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.
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