Elva Partners

Elva Partners is an independent search and recruitment consultancy focused on the corporate affairs sector. The firm specialises in finding exceptional talent in strategic communications, international government relations, and public affairs across the UK, EMEA, and the US. Elva Partners employs a discreet, tailored approach grounded in extensive headhunting experience, recognising that the highest calibre candidates are found through headhunting, recommendations, and network referrals. The company works closely with clients to understand their specific talent needs and help them build out their teams to make their mark in the industry.

Elva Partners maintains a firm focus on seven core sector specialisms. The company recruits for strategic communications roles encompassing media relations, public relations, reputation management, issues and crisis management, and research and data insight across both agency and in-house positions. In public affairs, Elva Partners works with candidates and clients engaging with political stakeholders across Westminster, Whitehall, and Brussels, including former Ministers, MPs, Chiefs of Staff, special advisers, diplomats, and civil servants. The firm also specialises in public policy, international government relations, geopolitical communications, digital communications, and financial communications, covering areas such as investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and IPO communications.

Based in Victoria, London, Elva Partners serves clients and candidates across the UK, US, and EMEA region. The company's reputation is built on its deep industry knowledge, extensive professional networks within government and corporate affairs, and commitment to discretion. Clients choose Elva Partners for its ability to identify senior-level talent with backgrounds in media, politics, and journalism, combined with the firm's understanding of the nuanced requirements of the corporate affairs sector.