Director of Public Affairs
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£77,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 58% sure that is the right code. Hanson Search is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1133 (Public relations and communications directors) · 58% match
- Possible 2493 (Public relations professionals) · 38% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1133 Public relations and communications directors Most likely code | £54,000 | £61,700 | £69,500 | £77,200 |
2493 Public relations professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Director, Public Affairs | London
A leading integrated communications agency is looking for a Director to lead its public affairs work. The agency is known for applying behavioural science to communications challenges, building strategies and multichannel campaigns for audiences from consumers and policymakers to stakeholders and shareholders. It has 190 experts in London and works with many of the world’s best-known businesses and brands. Its specialist teams span brand and reputation, corporate advisory and capital markets, strategic media, crisis and risk, health, financial services, technology, and more.
The ideal candidate combines strong strategic judgement and deep public affairs expertise with a proven record of leading on new business.
As a Director, you will:
- Act as an integral part of clients’ strategic advisory teams, providing senior counsel and strategic input
- Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring excellent service delivery and high client satisfaction
- Play a key role in growing the business through prospecting, responding to briefs, and expanding existing relationships
- Support the public affairs leadership team on quality, client retention, budgeted results and profitability
- Shape and steer public affairs strategy, helping the team grow, innovate and excel in its client work
- Maintain networks across politics, policy and business, keeping abreast of trends and wider developments
- Contribute to team development, including resource planning, recruitment, staff welfare and performance, nurturing talent and supporting retention
- Be an ambassador for public affairs across the agency, client inter-agency teams and the wider industry
You will bring:
- A seasoned public affairs background, with experience advising major corporate clients across a range of sectors
- An agency background with a strong record of working with marquee clients and delivering senior counsel
What we offer:
- Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
- 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), a birthday day off, a monthly “Time4U” day, and the office closed over Christmas
- Pension contributions matched up to 5%
- Life assurance and private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loans and Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym and shopping discounts
- Access to the agency’s Learning Academy to support career and personal growth
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote per week) and one “Work from Anywhere” week per year
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hanson Search holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1133 going rate of £77,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.