Director (Policy) - Technology, Media and Telecoms

TECH, MEDIA & TELECOMS AT PUBLIC FIRST

Public First is hired by some of the biggest companies in the world to combine rigorous economic modelling and polling with compelling policy narratives.

This includes supporting teams from the likes of Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Sky and Uber, with projects everywhere from the U.S. and Canada to Japan and Singapore. Our research often underpins the ways in which our clients communicate what they do, why it matters, and the associated opportunities for society.

You can find many of our international reports on our website

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Director to join our Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) practice, working closely with our economics practice. They will manage one of our most important clients, and will therefore be a lynchpin for the company.

The Director will deliver high‑quality written outputs based on new data, and help our client(s) articulate evidence-based policy positions reflecting on the findings. These projects will likely focus on how technology – especially artificial intelligence – is transforming economies and societies.

Fundamentally we need someone who can think, write, and talk to clients, and make sure they are getting the quality delivery they need. This is one of the most important and fastest growing areas of Public First, and you will get a lot of support from the CEO and others in the business to make your role a success.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an in‑house expert on the economic, societal and technological implications of AI.
• Manage relationships with our biggest client account.
• Ensure seamless service across our teams, with the support of dedicated project managers.
• Lead international workstreams across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring high‑quality delivery to time.
• Own the drafting of impact reports and thought‑leadership papers – with a likely focus on AI.
• Identify novel, data‑rich angles and suggest compelling new data points and methodologies for future reports.
• Conduct and oversee basic data analysis and graphing to reinforce narrative with clear visuals.
• Support new business development by spotting opportunities and contributing to proposals.

Ideal Candidate

• Substantial experience working with international clients in technology, media or telecoms.
• Demonstrable track record leading complex, multi‑country research or policy projects.
• Subject‑matter expertise in technology, AI and its economic and social impact.
• Exceptional written communication skills – able to craft crisp, coherent arguments for senior audiences.
• Confidence with quantitative data; able to brief economists and pollsters, interpret results and present findings graphically.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced consultancy environments and juggling multiple priorities.

Please apply even if you don’t tick every box. But please don’t apply unless you tick a lot of the boxes!

LOCATION AND SALARY

We work both in the office and from home, with core office days on Monday and Thursday. Our main office is based in Westminster. Many of us, including the founders, have young children and we work hard to be family friendly.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with significant flexibility based on experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV, a short cover letter, and links to two examples of relevant written work at the bottom of this page.

Interviews will either be online or in person at our offices in Westminster, London.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and we would particularly like to encourage applications from women, disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

If you require any reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process please do speak to us.