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Director

Milltown Partners· Milltown Partners
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Hybrid (London)£100k - £130kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Directors at Milltown Partners are exceptional communications leaders responsible for leading client relationships, shaping strategy, building and leading teams, driving new business, and developing the firm’s AI capabilities while developing their people.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client relationships at the highest level, shape strategic direction, structure teams for success, and ensure work consistently exceeds expectations.
  • Advise clients directly, craft strategies guiding execution, and contribute to breakthrough work with teams.
  • Shape the firm’s future by driving new business, building networks, and scaling AI capabilities.
  • Lead work that matters by setting strategic direction for clients’ communications challenges, including policy navigation, major announcements, and reputation protection.
  • Drive teams and develop talent by structuring teams, setting priorities, coaching, and fostering rapid development across the European team.
  • Pioneer AI-enhanced advisory by guiding AI capabilities development and sharing best practices across the firm.
  • Build the business through identifying opportunities, leading pitches, and expanding relationships with existing clients.

Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of corporate communications experience in consultancy or in-house roles, including significant time in the technology space
  • Proven ability to develop research-driven communication strategies influencing senior stakeholders
  • Experience building advisory relationships with C-suite leaders and delivering strategic counsel under high pressure
  • Track record of developing media strategies and managing relationships with senior editors
  • Experience leading competitive pitches and new business conversations with demonstrable results
  • Experience managing high-performing teams and developing others through coaching and feedback
  • Strong grasp of AI tools and their application in advisory work, with ability to drive adoption across teams
  • Intellectual curiosity to develop expertise in new areas and an entrepreneurial approach to building networks
  • Commitment to seeking feedback and contributing to an inclusive culture
  • Excellent command of written and verbal English

Skills

Required:Corporate communicationsStrategic advisoryMedia relationsLeadership and coachingAI in advisory work

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with transparent salary bands
  • Twice-yearly bonuses
  • Professional development opportunities with career framework and progression pathways
  • Private healthcare
  • Mental health support
  • 26 days holiday plus public holidays (outside Christmas break)
  • Hybrid working model (three days in office: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion commitments and pro bono initiatives
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Milltown Partners

Milltown Partners is a global advisory firm

We work with established and emerging technology companies, global investors, iconic brands, renowned sports franchises and influential individuals. We are an independent, employee-owned company, which means we have the freedom to invest in our people and our culture, and everyone shares in our success.

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