Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.This position supports the Red Flag Global practice which is part of the Ankura Consulting GroupPractice OverviewRed Flag is a world-leading strategic communications and campaigns agency that has developed, driven and won campaigns for some of the world’s leading companies, trade associations and coalitions. We are now part of Ankura, the world-leading expert services and advisory firm, who have more than 2,000 staff across 35 offices around the globe.The PositionRed Flag is seeking a senior public affairs leader to continue to shape and drive the firm’s public policy and regulatory affairs business for a diverse client portfolio. The Director of Public Affairs, Ireland will continue to define and refine Red Flag’s public affairs offering, oversee an integrated team delivering across PA and corporate communications, provide C‑suite counsel, and contribute to the firm’s commercial growth in Ireland and, the EU/UK and globally.Experience & Track RecordExperience in public affairs, policy, political advisory, or a closely related field; agency and/or in‑house leadership experience preferred.Primary specialism in public affairs with proven ability to integrate corporate communications to advance policy objectives.Demonstrable success shaping policy outcomes or securing regulatory change in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.Deep understanding of Ireland’s political, parliamentary and regulatory systems; familiarity with EU institutions and processes is highly desirable.Fluent in the machinery of government: Cabinet and Oireachtas processes, Departmental decision‑making, regulatory cycles and public consultations; knows how to progress issues through the system, appropriately and transparently.Established, trusted relationships across Government (Ministers, Special Advisers, senior officials), the Oireachtas, regulators and key policy fora; recognised as a credible, solutions‑focused counterpart. Brings a current network and can convene the right people quickly, operating with discretion and integrity.Experience overseeing media activity in support of public affairs objectives; able to provide counsel and escalation on sensitive issues while day‑to‑day media relations are delivered by the integrated team.Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
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