Public affairs and policy recruitment
Good public affairs people combine political insight with sound commercial judgement, and the best ones are rarely looking. Before founding PR CROWD, Gavin Watson worked as a press officer at the Government Equalities Office, so we understand how Westminster and Whitehall work from the inside.
We recruit across public affairs, government relations, policy, stakeholder engagement and campaigns, including regulated sectors such as defence, energy, health, transport and financial services.
Agency roles
Account Manager, Account Director, Associate Director, Director, Partner and Senior Partner, for public affairs consultancies and the political practices of larger agencies.
In-house roles
Policy Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Head of Government Relations, Head of Public Affairs and Director of Corporate Affairs, at companies, trade associations and charities.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle senior and partner-level searches?
Yes, including Partner and Senior Partner appointments.
Do candidates need Westminster experience?
For most consultancy roles, yes. In-house roles often welcome people from policy, think tank or political backgrounds.
Can you keep a search confidential?
Yes. We won't name your organisation until you're happy for us to.
What people say
“Really appreciated Gavin's help in finding my next role. They were easy to talk to, kept things moving, and made the whole process feel pretty straightforward. Would happily recommend working with them!”
— External engagement officer, central government
Hiring?
Book a 15-minute call or email hello@prcrowd.co.uk.