Job Title: Director of Public Affairs Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer Salary: £70 - £100, 000 depending on experience Term: Permanent, full-time Location: Home Based with frequent (2-3 days a week) UK travel, based within easy access to London. ABOUT US The Association for Consultancy and Engineering and the Environmental Industries Commission (“ACE Group”) memberships comprise companies providing infrastructure solutions to some of the most high-profile topics of our time such as economic growth, climate change and biodiversity net gain, housing and regional development, creating social value for communities. Membership includes major global brands including ARUP, WSP and AECOM and also a large proportion of medium and smaller firms located across the UK. We represent the collective voice of over 400 firms. The UK engineering design sector is a cornerstone of our economy, employing over 420,000 individuals and contributing more than £15 billion annually. The infrastructure and buildings we create generate over £570 billion in GVA each year. As the leading business association for our sector our mission is to advocate, anticipate, and educate on behalf of our members. That means proactively engaging with governments and stakeholders about challenges and opportunities, ensuring our members of all sizes have a voice. SUMMARY OF ROLE The Director of Public Affairs plays a pivotal role managing and delivering ACE and EIC public affairs and communications activity. As a member of ACE’s Leadership Team, the incumbent will contribute to the overall leadership of the ACE executive to support and embed a positive and high-performing company culture. See job description for responsibilities, person specification and key competencies. How to apply: The deadline for applications is 18:00, Monday 6 January. Please send your CV with a short (maximum 2 page) expression of interest highlighting relevant experience and behaviours and why you are interested in this role, to the interviewing line manager: kjenningsacenet.co.uk See further information: Working for us