Public First is a policy, economic, opinion research and strategy consultancy. We work with global companies, governments, start-ups, institutions and foundations around the world to tackle major public policy and strategic challenges.
Combining policy and strategy, data and economics, opinion research and communications we help organisations, from private companies, to charities to universities, understand complex issues, make informed decisions, and engage effectively in public debate.
Public First operates globally, is headquartered in London, and has offices in Washington DC and Singapore.
Our recent projects have included:
Measuring AI adoption by public servants across 10 countries, including the UK, USA, Japan and Singapore with Google and the Centre for Data Innovation
At Public First, we help some of the world’s most influential organisations navigate a fast-changing policy landscape. Our Tech, Media & Telecoms team works on the issues defining the digital age — from AI and online trust to media, platforms, connectivity and wider questions about how technology is reshaping the economy and society. The team works across disciplines and sectors, with exposure to a wide range of issues and clients.
We’re looking for a Director who wants more than just a job. This is a senior role for someone who can lead outstanding client work, build trusted relationships at the highest levels, develop ambitious new ideas, and help grow both the TMT practice and Public First more broadly.
Lead major client projects from start to finish, delivering excellent research, policy analysis and thought leadership. While also with an eye to activation campaigns and bringing our research to life.
Collaborate across disciplines to build out Public First’s offer to TMT clients, including by working across and leveraging our other policy practices and functions such as education, energy, housing and infrastructure, defence and industrials and corporate affairs.
Lead, support and develop more junior colleagues, including through line management, coaching and quality control.
Working at Public First means tackling complex, real-world problems alongside people who care deeply about evidence and ideas. Our teams work across disciplines and sectors, and we invest in our people through on-the-job learning, mentoring and opportunities to take responsibility early. We value intellectual curiosity, collaboration and clear thinking, and careers at Public First are flexible and merit-based.
We are a family-friendly business. The company was established by people with young children and we allow for flexible working arrangements to support people with young children.
Salary dependent on experience, starting at £90,000 - £110,000 for a Director level in this sector
Competitive benefits including: 25 days annual leave, 5% pension contribution, private healthcare and a profit share (bonus) scheme.
Hybrid working environment
We are operating a rolling application process and are seeking a suitable candidate to start as soon as possible. However, we are focused on finding the right fit, so the application window will remain open until the role is filled.
