Managing Director, EU Public Affairs

• Competitive Salary 
• Up to 15% discretionary bonus of your basic salary, dependent on personal and company performance;
• 10% of all first year net fees for any new business identified and generated by you. For the avoidance of doubt, the bonus is paid on the first year fees only and not earned in any following year/s;
• Individual, dedicated training budget
• Pension and Life Insurance 
• Lunch vouchers 
• Eco cheques 
• Travel allowance 
• Hospitalisation insurance 

Penta Group is a global company providing data-driven solutions to help clients achieve their objectives in an increasingly complex stakeholder environment. We provide cutting-edge intelligence products to help clients understand what their stakeholders think, see, and hear, and then leverage that intelligence to develop and execute effective, measurable strategies. 

We are looking for candidates with experience in European transport policy, particularly within the aviation sector. Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, sustainability initiatives, and capacity management in aviation is highly desirable. Additionally, familiarity with key stakeholders such as the European Commission, European Parliament, and relevant Member State authorities in the transport and aviation sectors will be a significant advantage.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Set up and deliver relevant programmes for clients.
• Be a leadership resource for junior employees.
• Lead and manage teams.
• Support training and development of teams.
• Market the business.
• Deliver new business opportunities and initiatives and lead teams to deliver same.
• Prepare and deliver written proposals to the standards expected within Penta.
• Monitor and anticipate revenues and profitability of client accounts in support of the Partner.

General Responsibilities:

• Create and convert new business opportunities. Engage in other new business activities as necessary, suggest and implement ideas.
• Represent the agency at new business and other meetings as needed.
• Lead account teams, ensuring daily/weekly/monthly targets are met.
• Foster good client relationships
• Ensure team compliance with company standards for planning, reporting, and quality of service.
• Manage delivery of tactics on time.
• Take responsibility for the quality of written work created by the account team and be able to deliver honest, constructive feedback.
• Manage collaborative writing projects across the team displaying excellent written and oral communication.
• Ensure that regular planning meetings take place with all clients.
• Take responsibility for problem solving in client and team scenarios.
• Create/Maintain a happy and supportive working environment for team members.
• Act as a mentor to junior members of the team.
• In consultation with the Partner, support the career development of team members – make recommendations for training as appropriate.
• Ensure all team members are aware of objectives and responsibilities.
• Complete timesheets and all other reporting and administrative responsibilities in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Perform any other duties that are assigned to you by your manager and for which you have been provided with reasonable knowledge and training in respect of such responsibilities.

• Experience in European transport policy, with a focus on aviation.
• Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of key stakeholders (European Commission, European Parliament, Member State authorities).
• Proven team leadership and management experience.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior employees.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability in business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication (written & oral).
• Strong time management and project delivery skills.