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Blakeney Group is looking for an ambitious and dynamic Corporate Communications Director to join our growing team. 

About us 

We are not an agency. We are an expert team of consultants that has worked for Prime Ministers and Secretaries of State, global media organisations, top-tier management consultancies, winning political campaigns, and FTSE 100 businesses. We build brands, shape policies, and fight for the people solving some of the world’s most complex problems. We do that using our market-leading expertise in media, government relations, communication strategy, and digital engagement. 

Marketers and politicians have long understood that the best communications should change the way we think about the world. But corporate communications have lagged behind, often focusing on data at the expense of emotion, and short-term tactics at the expense of longer–term outcomes.  

We started Blakeney to change that. Our approach aims to bring rigour, structure, insight, and emotional intelligence to the organisations and individuals who want to shift traditional narratives and drive the change today’s society needs.  

About you 

Our ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with a deep understanding of the political landscape, current affairs, media dynamics and business in general. They combine sharp analytical insight with a strong instinct for opportunity and influence. They understand how their influence can grow a business, and they think as a business owner.  

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a fast-paced, issues-rich environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping external narratives, advising senior stakeholders, and driving meaningful engagement across all aspects of communications. 

What we are looking for 

You will need to be confident, sharp, creative, and energetic. At Blakeney, our team is our most important asset, and we are especially looking for originality and personality. 

 Therefore, the following are guidelines, not strict prerequisites: 

• Exceptional writing skills and a keen eye for detail 

• Be educated to degree level or hold equivalent professional qualifications 

• Excellent organisational skills – with experience of working to tight deadlines and under pressure 

• A strong sense of commerciality and a drive to network and business development  

• Good working knowledge and experience in using social media and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 

• A willingness and ability to help shape our company and the way we do business 

• Immersed in the latest news, including from politics 

• A friendly, fun demeanour – balanced with first-rate professionalism 

You will be responsible for: 

• Setting the gold standard for client delivery: Working closely with the leadership team to set the gold standard for client partnerships and embedding best practice within Blakeney client teams.  

• Business Development & Growth: Identifying and growing the Corporate Communications business, including converting external leads and identifying opportunities for account expansion, collaborate on upselling additional services 

• Strategic Consultation: Providing high-level counsel to clients on strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, brand messaging, and digital strategies. 

• Team Development & Mentorship: Providing positive guidance and mentorship to junior staff, helping them grow professionally by offering feedback, training, and career development opportunities through line management and acting as a wider mentor for agency team 

• Lead by Example: Act as a role model for company values, fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive atmosphere within teams. Lead with empathy, transparency, and authenticity. 

• Advocate for the Agency: Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, promoting the agency’s values, culture, and expertise. 

From us, you can expect

• A highly competitive salary  

• An industry-leading benefits package with you in the driving seat 

• 33 days a year of holiday allowance, including bank holidays 

• Hybrid working so you can work in a way that suits you 

• Top-tier health insurance  

• Generous, simple, and transparent bonus scheme based on company and personal performance 

• Lots of work socials and company events 

• Active focus on personal development and your part in building our culture  

• Training budget tailored to your overall career – not just our business plan 

• A progressive approach to work-life with a focus on your physical and mental health (including mental health training, ‘Recharge Days’, time back to you for keeping fit and ways of giving back to society) 

• Pension scheme 

Diversity & Inclusion at Blakeney 

If you like the sound of Blakeney but this role isn’t quite right, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re always looking for great people from all walks of life. We’re committed to building a diverse workplace—not just to make Blakeney the best it can be, but to contribute to a more inclusive communications industry. 

Applications

Send a copy of your CV and and a cover letter to [email protected] for the attention of Kate Thurlwell, Chief People Officer. 

Interview/Start Dates 

We may interview candidates and appoint prior to the closing date of the application, so we actively encourage early entries. 

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