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Director of Corporate Affairs
Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time

Want to lead corporate affairs and influence the future of one of London's most influential business partnerships?

HOLBA is seeking an experienced Director of Corporate Affairs to lead our communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement and reputation functions, ensuring the organisation has a strong and influential voice on behalf of our members.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board, members and key stakeholders, you will shape corporate strategy, build trusted relationships across business and government, and help influence policy affecting the West End.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead HOLBA's Corporate Affairs Directorate, providing strategic advice, protecting the organisation's reputation and delivering integrated communications and engagement that support our strategic objectives.

If you're passionate about building influence, shaping policy and delivering positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

For more details about this role, please view the recruitment pack. The recruitment of this opportunity is being managed by our external search partner, 3Search Ltd. For more information and to apply for this position, please reach out to Matthew Stevenson - matthew@3searchgroup.com.

Please note: 

• Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
• We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

The successful applicant will have significant senior leadership experience in corporate affairs, communications, public affairs or stakeholder engagement, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience within a membership organisation, Business Improvement District, local government or a similar environment would be advantageous.

Requirements

• Location: On-site, 80-81 St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4AA
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30 pm (some out-of-hours work required)
• Contract: Permanent

Place Safety and Resilience Manager £40,000 pa

Three year funded contract with possible extension to permanent.

Vetting requirement: Enhanced Metropolitan Police Service Vetting

Want to play a key role in strengthening business safety, resilience and partnership response across the West End?

The Place Safety & Resilience Manager will represent HOLBA within the Metropolitan Police Service Command Fusion Cell, supporting intelligence sharing, operational coordination and the early identification of risks affecting businesses, visitors, workers and the wider area.

Working closely with the Metropolitan Police Service, local authorities, businesses, BIDs and other partner organisations, the postholder will help translate intelligence and operational insight into practical action, ensuring HOLBA members are better informed, better supported and more resilient.

This three year funded role will split its time between supporting the MPS Command Fusion Cell and delivering HOLBA’s wider place safety, business resilience and member-facing priorities.

If you’re passionate about making an impact in one of the world’s most dynamic districts, we’d love to hear from you.

For more details of this role, view the Job Description.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Closing date no later than 31st July 2026.

NOTE: We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

Apply now by completing this form with your details, cover letter wording and uploading your CV file: https://talent.sage.hr/jobs/54dd2212-5139-447d-9383-668baf2c7a95 

Requirements

Location: On-site 80-81 St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4AA and Metropolitan Police Service Command Fusion Cell designated locations in Central London

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, (some out-of-hours work required)

Contract:  Three-year funded contract with possible extension to permanent

Vetting Requirement:  Enhanced Metropolitan Police Service Vetting 

The successful applicant will use their excellent communication skills to build strong relationships, and produce briefings and reports to support operational planning and decision making.

Experience within policing, community safety, local government, resilience, place management or a related environment is preferable.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

1 duvet day per year

1 festive shopping day per year