One of London’s fastest growing strategic communications consultancies are seeking a new Senior Consultant to join their Public Affairs team. My client has just been highly commended in the 2024 PR Week Awards for mid-sized Consultancy of the Year. They are incredibly well-established with offices in the UK, US, and plans to expand to the Middle East in the near future.
Senior Consultant (SAM/AD)
Highly competitive pay, depending on level and experience
Central London. Hybrid working
My client specializes in assisting businesses, organisations, and their leaders worldwide in navigating the complex and ever-changing economic, political, and social environments they operate in, while also fostering the development of their teams to help achieve these goals. This role offers opportunities to work across different specialisms and a range of sectors, and to broaden and deepen experience, working with some outstanding talent.
Role Overview
A Senior Consultant works closely with Associate Directors, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and making valuable strategic contributions to accounts. They challenge internal thinking to ensure the continued delivery of exceptional work. Within the team, the Senior Consultant is responsible for analysing, screening, organising, and delegating tasks to ensure smooth and efficient account management. Capable of working at a fast pace, the Senior Consultant is a dynamic and creative thinker with a strong ability to build relationships both within the company, with media contacts and potential new business opportunities.
About you -
* Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
* Political understanding coupled with experience in policy and regulation and a strong track record of political campaigning.
* A network of politicians and advisors you can use to assist clients and new business processes.
* Ability to manage a team of junior colleagues and act as a conduit between the team and the Associate Director on the account, adapting to changing priorities and external pressures; and driving cross-stakeholder campaigns from brainstorm through to execution.
* Excellent working knowledge of clients’ business, sector and issues – and able to identify when and how to adapt strategy according to external developments.
* Ability to develop and mentor junior team members.
* Ability to develop strong working relationships with key politicians and advisors.
* Strategic view of the wider digital landscape including social media platforms, content marketing, and website development.
* Skilled at presenting to both small and large groups, including clients and in a pitch environment.
* Proficient with political databases and monitoring services.
Benefits –
* Benefits include Pension, Salary Exchange, medical and life insurance, plus cycle to work and technology schemes.
* Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
* Time-off including annual, parental, sabbatical, and volunteering leave.
* 25 days annual leave in year one, 26 days thereafter.
* Annual charity day where an employee can volunteer their time to a chosen charity of their choice.
* A continuous learning culture to support your growth.
* Proactive wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), sick leave provision, mental health first-aiders, and menopause app Peppy.
* Office perks including breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks.
* A packed social calendar which includes sports and cultural activities, charity bike rides, plus not-to-be missed summer and Christmas parties each year.
Sound like the opportunity for you? Get in touch today with your CV for full details!
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