Senior Account Director | Public Affairs | London
Hanover · London, England, United Kingdom
Posted 28 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Hanover's roles stay open a median of 24 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Hanover's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Hanover
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 6 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Hanover's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Hanover.
About this role
The Senior Account Director in Public Affairs at Hanover will lead account teams and provide strategic counsel to senior clients on political and regulatory issues. Responsibilities include developing public affairs strategies, managing client relationships, mentoring junior team members, and overseeing new business activities. The role requires strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, as well as a deep understanding of UK politics and its impact on business.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Significant public affairs experience within a consultancy, government or in-house team, with experience operating at a senior level
- A strong policy background in one or more key sectors
- Excellent knowledge of and passion for UK politics and the regulatory environment
- Strong account and project management skills
- Demonstrable experience of business development, including pitches and proposals
- Experience mentoring and developing colleagues
What you get
- Bonus potential linked to recruitment, new business and long service
- 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Private healthcare and dental insurance
- Travel insurance
- A company pension plan, including 5% employer contribution
- Flexible working policies, plus eligibility to apply for a sabbatical after 2 years’ service
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment may require adaptability
- Experience in agency or in-house settings is preferred but not mandatory
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Listed by Hanover on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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