Hybrid Associate Director - Tech Policy bei Flint Global

About Flint

Flint is a leading boutique strategy consultancy that advises senior executives from some of the largest corporations, financial institutions and investors, globally. With offices in London, Brussels, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore, we operate at the intersection of government and business, helping our clients navigate political, policy, and regulatory changes to achieve commercial outcomes.

We offer a collaborative, dynamic, and intellectually stimulating environment where our people can grow personally and professionally while delivering meaningful impact for our clients. Our areas of expertise span various sectors, including financial services, energy, digital infrastructure, and technology.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Role

Flint is seeking an experienced person with expertise in policy and regulation relating to technology to lead client accounts and contribute to the growth of our business. This role will be pivotal in delivering strategic advice and operational support to clients across multiple sectors, and in particular in the rapidly evolving fields of online safety, AI adoption and regulation, date use, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity.

You will drive client accounts, manage high-performing teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services that exceed client expectations. You will also play a key role in business development, generating new opportunities, and expanding our tech policy practice. Experience and understanding of the policy and regulatory issues in an EU context is desirable but not essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management: Lead day-to-day management of key client accounts, ensuring the delivery of top-tier advice on tech policy issues, and building long-term client relationships.
• Digital and Tech Policy Expertise: Provide strategic insights on a wide range of policy issues such as online safety, AI adoption and regulation, date use, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, helping clients navigate these complex landscapes.
• Project Leadership: Oversee the management of client projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs. Supervise the work of junior team members, providing guidance and feedback.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to Flint's growth by expanding our client base. Work with senior leadership to create thought leadership material and present at industry events.
• People Development: Mentor and coach junior consultants, supporting their career development and building capability within the team.
• Strategic Contributions: Collaborate with senior leadership to shape policy strategy and ensure alignment with wider business goals.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in tech policy and regulatory fields such as online safety, AI adoption and regulation, date use, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, with a demonstrated ability to advise on complex regulatory and policy challenges in these issues.
• A strong professional background in government, politics, a regulator, consultancy, think tank, industry body or in-house public affairs roles.
• A proven track record of managing projects and leading project teams in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environments.
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to develop new business opportunities and deliver commercially viable solutions to clients.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise advice to senior stakeholders, both in written and verbal forms.
• A collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to mentoring and developing talent within the organisation.
• Experience and understanding of policy issues in an EU context is desirable but not essential.

Why Flint?

• Competitive salary and generous discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare, life insurance and income protection scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contribution 
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays 
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Regular staff social events 
• Cycle to work scheme and additional benefits

At Flint, we offer an environment where innovation and strategic thinking are valued, and personal growth is supported. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge policy issues with some of the most influential organisations in the world.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter (maximum 400 words) by 23:59 on 31 July 2025.

In your cover letter, please set out how your experience aligns with the requirements of this role; where you see the opportunities lying for Flint in the months ahead in tech and digital policy; and which companies you think would be most interesting to work with.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Flint is licensed to sponsor international workers, and we would welcome applications from both UK and non-UK candidates for this London based position.