Director, Complex Communications Advisory UK

Director, Complex Communications Advisory UK

DGA Group is looking for a talented and driven Director with a creative drive and passion for financial, corporate and crisis communications, to join our growing team. A Director’s primary role is to support DGA’s communications accounts and be the beating heart of teams. They will advise a broad range of clients on how to develop and execute cutting-edge communication strategies, build positive relationships with key audiences and create moments to help them successfully tell their story and deliver on commercial and policy objectives. We are an entrepreneurial and diverse team and are looking for an individual with energy, enthusiasm and great ideas who will contribute actively and vocally to the culture of the agency, and the teams they help run to deliver a brilliant service to a wide variety of great clients.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10 September 2025. Please provide a cover letter alongside your CV.

Location Blackfriars, London (hybrid, min. three days per week in the office – Tue, Weds, Thurs)

Responsibilities

• Advise companies on high-stakes events such as crises, regulatory issues, and activist situations
• Support clients’ financial calendar activity and during financial milestones including M&A, IPO, and restructuring
• Execute communications strategies and integrated campaigns that protect clients’ reputation, enterprise value, and license to operate
• Engage directly with external stakeholders, media, and influencers on behalf of clients
• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact on sensitive matters and establish strong client relationships
• Act as project manager, ensuring consistent team delivery across simultaneous engagements
• Help lead, maintain, and actively grow new client relationships and business opportunities

Expectations of a DGA Director

• Contribute to and drive strategy for clients and support great client service
• Develop junior talent and provide support, inspiration and mentorship to junior team members
• Collaborate with wider DGA colleagues in other offices
• Promote a culture of collaboration and work with colleagues in an integrated way
• Be intellectually curious, eager to learn from coworkers and excited to teach new skills and bring fresh thinking to the team
• Engage with clients on their most complex issues
• Consistently display excellent project management and organisational skills
• Manage the delivery of written materials, including talking points, proposals, and issue analysis, being accountable for consistency and quality of other team members’ work
• Understand confidentiality and act with integrity at all times
• Effectively utilise research and innovative tools to the benefit of clients and the team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications advisory, an in-house or consulting role.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms and use of listening tools to plan and execute strategies
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and oversee junior team members to a high standard
• Awareness of current affairs and industry trends, with the ability to use a broad range of sources to inform opinion and ideas

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Opt-in company paid private healthcare and dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health and wellness benefits
• Enhanced family friendly leave

About DGA

DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect – and grow – what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the expertise and experience of our team at Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and business intelligence consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavourable treatment on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services

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