MCG Talent Looking For Country Head, Public Affairs Consultancy (New Delhi) at New Delhi, Delhi, Full Time

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.

Reach out to me at anisha@mcgtalent.io to learn more about this role.