Director / Managing Director, Strategy & Reputation, Campaigns

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global provides strategic leadership advisory across strategic and financial communications, policy and public affairs, and data-driven digital engagement through 31 global offices.

What you will do

• Advise clients on reputation management and multi-stakeholder engagement across corporate affairs, media, and policy environments.
• Develop and lead integrated campaigns across multiple channels and stakeholder audiences, owning strategy, execution, and outcomes.
• Manage senior relationships across key accounts, including direct board-level client exposure.
• Lead strategic outputs including narrative frameworks, campaign plans, stakeholder maps, executive communications, and research-driven thought leadership proposals.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities, lead or co-lead pitches, and build the campaigns and Strategy & Reputation profile through thought leadership and relationship development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior colleagues while contributing to team standards, strategic direction, diversity, inclusion, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Substantial corporate communications experience, preferably in an agency environment, with integrated campaigns as a primary specialism.
• Proven ability to design and deliver multi-stakeholder, multi-channel communications campaigns from strategy through execution, with accountability for outcomes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience advising at board or C-suite level.
• A demonstrable record of winning and growing client relationships, with existing senior-level contacts in relevant sectors.
• Strong media relationships across corporate, business, and policy beats, with a highly proactive approach to media strategy.
• Intellectual curiosity about geopolitics, business, finance, and current affairs, with the ability to apply that perspective to client briefs.
• Experience leading and developing teams with a collaborative and generous approach to senior leadership.
• Approximately 8–13 years of experience for Director or Managing Director level, depending on experience.

Nice to have

• Experience working on energy, sustainability, or ESG-related communications briefs.
• Experience building a sub-practice or capability within a firm or team.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Pension contributions.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Structured development programmes and clear progression pathways at each career stage.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.