Teams at Edelman

Senior leadership role advising major organisations on UK political, policy, business, and reputational challenges. The role leads public affairs strategies and client relationships, provides senior counsel, develops talent, drives new business, and strengthens Edelman’s UK Public & Government Affairs practice. Candidates need substantial experience across public affairs, government, Parliament, politics, policy, or related fields, plus strong political judgement, stakeholder relationships, communication skills, commercial awareness, and relevant networks.

Business Affairs Lead manages agency risk, contracts, licensing, talent and influencer agreements, production liabilities, insurance, clearances, invoices, and compliance. The role partners with Brand, Creative, Production, Legal, Influencer, clients, vendors, and external counsel to negotiate agreements, resolve risks, review finished assets, and maintain licensing records across digital, experiential, print, broadcast, and creator campaigns.

Provide strategic employee relations guidance across EMEA, managing complex investigations, performance issues, grievances, misconduct, organizational change, and employment separations. Partner with Legal, Compliance, People Partners, and business leaders to ensure legally compliant, equitable outcomes. Govern ER policies, documentation, reporting, and case management while monitoring employment legislation and workforce trends. Develop manager resources, analyze ER data, and improve regional programs using HR technology and AI-enabled tools.