Country Head, Public Affairs Consultancy (New Delhi)
My client is a global award-winning specialised public policy affairs consultancy with offices in 10+ countries. They are looking for a Country Head based in their New Delhi office.
Applicants should have a proven track record of working in the corporate and public affairs/policy/communications space at a PR or corporate affairs consultancy. The applicants should possess excellent writing skills and an understanding of best practices in communications on social media.
Responsibilities include:
- Advising the firm's key clients on corporate affairs/communications and media relations.
- Counselling C-Suite clients in media strategy, stakeholder engagement, crisis/issues management, and corporate affairs.
- New business development and growth.
- Collaborate with the APAC Director to inspire, lead, motivate, and develop teams throughout the region.
- Develop comprehensive client strategies and action plans to ensure client satisfaction, retention, and growth.
- Ensure the availability of adequate and effective teams and resources to support clients needs
- Strategic mindset to engage with senior management and solve critical business problems through strategic communications.
- Ability to identify and deliver strategic communication programs combining public policy, media, and advocacy.
- Proactively market our strategic communication services to senior management, emphasizing problem-solving capabilities.
- Plan and execute multi-stakeholder communication initiatives for global corporations.
- Strong commercial orientation and client service focus.
Skills/Experience required:
- 15+ years of experience in the field, preferably within a communications or public policy consultancy.
- A deep understanding of corporate affairs and public policy as a primary focus.
- Strong business and commercial mindset to lead a company.
- Experience managing a P&L.
- A proven track record in client relationship management and team leadership, ideally gained through experience in consultancy/agency.
- Strong presentation skills and writing capabilities.
- Understanding of the policy and media landscape in India.
The client can offer an attractive salary package and benefits for the right person.
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