PR, Public Affairs, Campaigns and Communications Recruitment

Recruiting for people who influence change.

We recruit PR, Public Affairs, Campaigns and Communications professionals who help shape national conversations and influence change across government, Parliament and local councils nationwide.

Recruitment is rarely straightforward. You already know this.

The right hire strengthens your team, deepens client relationships and lifts overall performance. The wrong hire costs you time, money and sometimes your best client.

At Westminster Search, we specialise exclusively in PR, public affairs, campaigns and communications recruitment. Our roots are in public affairs — a niche, close-knit world where reputation and relationships matter above all else. That discipline shapes everything we do.

We bring the same rigour, judgement and discretion to every search, whether you are an agency, a charity or a membership body.

What We Do

Westminster Search acts as a trusted recruitment partner to organisations that need to build strong, effective communications teams. With more than ten years of specialist experience, we recruit with confidence, accuracy and speed.

We understand that communications and public affairs hires carry immediate consequences for reputation, delivery and performance.

Getting it wrong is costly. Getting it right changes everything.

The Roles We Recruit

For Charities and Membership Organisations, we recruit from Officer to Director level across:

• Public Relations

• Media Relations

• Strategic Communications

• External Affairs

• Government Relations

• Public Affairs

• Financial Communications

• Digital Communications

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Policy

• Campaigns For Agencies, we recruit at every level including:

• Senior Director and Leadership roles

• Account Directors

• Account Managers

• Account Executives

• Entry-level, Support and Specialist staff We do not recruit on job titles alone. We recruit on skills, experience and long-term cultural fit.

How We Work

Our process is structured, transparent and tailored to your organisation.

1. We take time to understand your culture, your team and the genuine requirements of the role
2. We build a focused recruitment plan aligned to your brief and the market
3. We proactively approach relevant candidates, including those not actively seeking a move
4. We support assessment and interviews with informed, experienced guidance
5. We manage offers and support onboarding to ensure a strong start Fewer distractions. Better candidates. Stronger long-term hires.

Why Westminster Search

Our clients tell us that what sets us apart is simple. We do not waste their time with marginal candidates. We know the public affairs world deeply. And we treat every search — and every candidate — with genuine care.

"Westminster Search does not waste time with marginal candidates: those who reach your attention are all people you would want to hire; the challenge becomes which one to choose."

— Gregory, Managing Director

"Joseph clearly knows his stuff, both recruitment and the areas to which he is recruiting."

— Drew, Head of Campaigns and Policy, Cancer Charity

If you are building a communications or public affairs team and want a recruitment partner who understands your world, we are ready to help.

Email: joseph.henry@westminstersearch.com

Joseph Henry | Director - Recruitment Westminster Search — PR, Public Affairs & Policy Recruitment