Senior Account Director, Public Affairs, Net-Zero Transition Practice

Want to help ground-breaking net zero-focussed organisations tell their stories?

Our clients’ ground-breaking technologies are changing the world. From advanced nuclear, to carbon capture and storage, to the new hydrogen economy, their innovations are shaping the future and changing people's lives for the better. We’re proud to help tell our clients’ stories and influence the policy and political decisions that are shaping the future of the UK and global economies. 

We are looking for a leader to join our growing Net-Zero Transition Practice, someone who wants to add value to day-to-day account work, but also in terms of line management, business strategy, and new business growth. So, we’re recruiting for an experienced public affair professional, with at least 8 years’ relevant professional experience, likely with a strong track record of consultancy or agency work, and/or direct experience in government and politics.  

You’ll have an in-depth interest in and understanding of political developments across the UK, including personalities, in-party debates and discussions, and how to use this knowledge to client's advantage. You’ll also have strong analytical skills and an ability to simplify complex policy and technical challenges into compelling and creative communications programmes. 

We are looking for someone who can drive accounts forward with a motivation to succeed and to help us manage our growing business and help us take it to the next level. You’ll be passionate about leading and developing our people, sharing knowledge and expertise to build skillsets, experience and drive positive behaviours. You will have demonstrable financial understanding of project and client management and be keen to take responsibility for delivering in the best interests of our clients and Madano.  

In return, we can offer the opportunity to work in a company that takes its values seriously, having committed to working with net-zero technology providers many years ago and committed to the low-carbon economies of the future. You will be able to work with some of the most exciting companies in the UK, from nuclear fusion developers to low-emission aircraft developers.  

About Madano

Madano is committed to building a better world through intelligent and digital communications. We work with clients who are solving the major challenges of our time through science and technology – helping them tell their story, make the right connections, change attitudes, and influence behaviours.

Our people are highly motivated and engaged, always encouraged to make their voices heard and given the opportunity to progress. And while we deal with serious issues, we make sure we don’t take ourselves too seriously along the way. Questioning accepted wisdom, always looking for alternative solutions, ours is a purpose-driven culture where everyone pulls together to make a lasting difference.

We have resolved to work only with organisations whose values align with our own. And we employ people who demonstrate a genuine commitment to delivering positive change. 

Important Information

As part of our recruitment process we request that you do not use AI, as all work will be passed through an AI analyser. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, our evaluation criteria require original content created by the candidate to accurately assess their skills and suitability for the role.

Our recruitment process can consist of virtual interviews, in person interviews, and written tasks, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we can accommodate your needs during this process.

Our Benefits

As well as the basic salary, great social events and a culture of continual learning, our competitive benefits package includes:

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Private Medical insurance (for you and your family)
• Income Protection insurance
• Life Assurance at 4x your salary
• Financial support and advice
• Travel insurance (for you and your family)
• An annual wellness benefit of £150
• Four-week sabbatical after every 5 years’ service.

Madano offers a range of first rate, dedicated training that enables employees to take control of their careers to become experts in their field and trusted advisors to clients.

*Some benefits are contingent on successful completion of probation period.

Equal Opportunities

Madano is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination. At all times we aim to recruit, develop and promote the very best people, basing judgement solely on suitability for the job.

We particularly encourage applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people, ethnic minorities and neurodiverse people.

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