EU Public Affairs Associate Director

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether a client is facing a communications challenge or has a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of politics, public opinion and the press to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.

The role

Founded in 2016, Hanbury continues to focus on delivering client excellence and growing our business. We are looking to bring on board a driven Associate Director to help service existing public affairs accounts, with opportunities to help support our ongoing growth.

The successful candidate will have a passion for politics and a shrewd understanding of the EU political and regulatory landscape, committed to delivering excellence in a fast-paced consulting environment.

You will be a key member of a team that provides cutting-edge regulatory & political analysis and engagement advice to some of the most exciting global companies. You will have experience working for the EU institutions, a think tank, in-house, in a relevant trade association, or in consultancy.

Responsibilities

Client Management

• Experienced client handling. You will manage overall client relationships on a portfolio of client accounts, demonstrating strong lateral thinking and problem resolution skills.
• Provide strategic regulatory and political analysis, engagement advice and manage the delivery to daily products and services to clients.
• Consistent focus on adding value to clients and recognises opportunities to extend relationships.

Business Development

• You will play a significant role in business development, including leading the development of well-structured and creative new business proposals.
• Active in cross and upselling to existing clients and driving new commercial opportunities.
• Strong presentation skills and influencing skills.
• Strong and developing network, building relationships with potential new business leads.

Leadership & Development

• You will be responsible for approving work created by more junior colleagues, providing coaching and effective feedback.
• You will manage junior colleagues on accounts, and have experience in delegation, motivation, supervision and development of others.

Culture

• Associate Directors support the development of a positive Hanbury culture and act as an advocate and ambassador for Hanbury both internally and externally.

The ideal candidate profile:

• Has a shrewd understanding of the EU political and regulatory landscape.
• Can confidently advise clients on details of public policy as well as navigate engagement across the EU institutions.
• Has a developing Brussels network.
• You will have good (at least 3-6 years) experience working for the EU institutions, a think tank, in-house, in a relevant trade association, or in consultancy.
• You are dedicated to producing high quality work and going the extra mile in a fast paced environment.
• Has some experience as a people manager and leader.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills to encourage respectful debate and is not afraid to take risks.
• Has first class verbal and written communications skills in English and at least one other European language.
• Wants to be part of a dynamic team and drive a positive working environment.
• Enjoys working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and opinions.
  

Benefits

• 26 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and time off over Christmas.
• Normal working hours are 9am – 6pm.
• Operate a hybrid working policy – up to 4 weeks per year.
• 4% group assurance (pension) employer contribution.
• Eligible for the company’s 2026 CCT90 bonus scheme.
• Monizze Lunch Vouchers, Eco Vouchers and a monthly travel allowance.
• Representation allowance.
• Health insurance policy.
• Work From Abroad policy for up to 4 weeks a year.
• You will be based in Brussels, but asked to travel as necessary to London or other parts of Europe.

Hanbury Strategy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we are open to discussions about alternative working patterns or hours.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made during recruitment or in employment for reasons associated with your physical or mental health. We are committed to ensuring everyone is able to fully participate in whatever way is most appropriate for them.