MHP Group is the integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that’s increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist.

We lead the way in the application of behavioural science to solve communications challenges. We create strategies and multichannel campaigns to engage every audience, from consumer to policy maker, and from stakeholder to shareholder.

With 230 experts in London, we are trusted by many of the world’s leading businesses and brands.

Our specialist teams include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology, Studio, Mischief and La Plage.

Role overview

MHP are seeking an experienced public affairs professional who can lead and catalyse the growth of our work in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors.

As a Director at MHP Group, you will:

• Lead the development of a growing energy and infrastructure specialism within an established public affairs team, building upon pre-existing sector strength, clients and credentials
• Provide our clients with first rate strategic counsel and manage the delivery of our service, specialising in, but not exclusively focused on the energy and infrastructure sectors
• Generate and convert new business leads through active networking in the energy and infrastructure sectors, developing compelling proposals and pitching. Support business development for other (generalist) public affairs opportunities
• Leverage and maintain a well-honed political/policy/regulatory/sector network, providing clients with fresh insights on political and policy developments, including from key players within the Labour government
• Develop intellectual property, consulting tools and thought leadership that can be deployed in the delivery of consultancy and in marketing, particularly focused on energy and infrastructure
• Play a leadership role within the public affairs team, managing people, developing our offer, ensuring overall service quality, and taking responsibility for commercial management and success
• Be an ambassador for MHP and our Public Affairs offer, within our multidisciplinary business, the Next 15 group, the wider industry and the energy sector

The successful candidate will:

• Have sector experience and expertise: Demonstrable energy and infrastructure sector experience, gained in-house, or via consultancy, politics, civil service or a think tank
• Have a proven client counsellor: Able to guide a wide range of businesses to achieve their public affairs goals through a modern integrated approach
• Have a record of new business generation: Commercially driven, with the confidence and sector connections to grow a specialist offer, and, ideally, a proven record of commercial delivery
• Have working connectivity, with the new government: An established ability to provide working connectivity across political, civil servant, local and parliamentary stakeholders. Labour connectivity a particular asset
• Be a strategic thinker: Able to think strategically, creatively and engage with complex policy to find public affairs solutions for clients and prospects
• Go the extra mile: A willingness to be fully present in team activities, and to roll up sleeves to help and assist junior team members to deliver for the business and for our clients
• Be an able communicator: Demonstrating strong communication skills in written and oral form, to a wide range of audiences

And in return, we offer:

• Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
• 25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closure
• Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
• Life Assurance 
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
• Gym & Shopping discounts
• Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth
• Hybrid (up to 3 days remote working per week)
• ‘Work from Anywhere’ one week per year

Click here to see the full list of Our benefits - MHP Group (teamtailor.com)

Here at MHP Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce.