FTI Consulting
Senior Director, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications

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Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
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About The Role
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines across a variety of specialist sectors including healthcare & life sciences, financial services, retail and consumer, energy, real estate, professional services, and technology media telecoms.
We are currently looking for a Senior Director with a background working in Public Affairs and Strategic Communications to join our expanding Public Affairs team in London. The Public Affairs team supports leading corporate organisations, professional services, governments and non-governmental organisations at a UK, regional and global level.
What You’ll Do
- Manage – client accounts and client teams independently, delivering sophisticated client communication programmes and issues management
- Set direction – for team members and client programmes, independent of day-to-day oversight
- Build – our team reputation through excellent service and our team’s success through generating new business opportunities. You will nurture and grow a well-established and diverse network of political stakeholders, clients and contacts
- Apply learning – by bringing fresh thinking and new approaches to how we help our clients and invest in our junior team members
- Deliver excellent client outcomes at all levels – every day and on every mandate
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How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You will be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Demonstrable ability and desire to drive business development and attract, retain and expand client relationships and/or drive success on behalf of political leaders/parties
- A strong network of relationships across politics and the public affairs industry
- Capacity to manage priorities between multiple client assignments and firm initiatives
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills – both in large group and smaller meetings


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Preferred Qualifications
- Senior level corporate communications and agency experience, preferably with specialist knowledge of public affairs and/or the political process
- Self-starter who thrives on high level of accountability
- Demonstrated leadership ability in client service and project management
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly and a possess service-oriented attitude
- Developed ability to multi-task across client programs, firm initiatives and sales opportunities
- Ability to recognise, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias
- Capacity to adjust behaviour to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals
- Ability to direct a project from concept to conclusion
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Willingness to work flexibly, potentially in other markets
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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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