WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A SENIOR CONSULTANT…

• Overseeing the smooth functioning of client accounts and supporting the effective management of account teams.
  
• Providing strategic counsel to senior business leaders across public affairs, media relations, corporate communications, reputation management, stakeholder engagement and campaign strategy.
  
• Developing close client relationships, leading external client meetings and acting as a senior point of contact across multiple accounts.
  
• Supervising the delivery of client work programmes and ensuring consistently high standards across all outputs.
  
• Supporting the development and execution of integrated communications and public affairs campaigns.
  
• Leading proactive and reactive media relations programmes, identifying opportunities to secure impactful coverage and raise client profiles.
  
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, commentators, policymakers, parliamentarians and other key stakeholders.
  
• Providing media training and spokesperson coaching to senior executives, subject matter experts and client representatives, helping them communicate effectively in high-profile and high-pressure environments.
  
• Preparing clients for broadcast, print and digital media interviews, including messaging development, briefing materials and interview preparation.
  
• Leading on the drafting of high-quality briefing documents, communications strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, messaging frameworks, speeches, thought leadership articles and opinion pieces.
  
• Supporting new business activity, including networking, proposal development and pitch participation.
  
• Leading and coaching junior team members to support their professional development and improve the overall quality of work and efficiency across teams.
  
• Demonstrating creativity, sound judgement and strategic thinking when solving complex client challenges.
  

• At least 6 years' experience in an agency, in-house communications, public affairs, journalism or press office environment.
  
• Strong experience across media relations, strategic communications and public affairs.
  
• An established network of journalist contacts across national, trade, broadcast and digital media.
  
• Experience developing and delivering media training and executive communications programmes.
  
• A strong understanding of the UK political, policy and media landscape, alongside an appreciation of international media environments and global communications challenges.
  
• Experience working closely with a variety of political stakeholders, policymakers, regulators and industry leaders.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues into clear and compelling narratives.
  
• Experience managing client relationships and leading the delivery of multiple projects or accounts simultaneously.
  
• Experience mentoring, managing and developing junior team members.
  
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting new business opportunities, proposals and agency growth initiatives.
  

• Experience working with multinational organisations, governments or internationally focused clients.
  
• Experience supporting clients through issues management, crisis communications or reputational challenges.
  
• Existing network of political, media and industry contacts.
  

• Accountability: Takes ownership of work quality and outcomes; builds trust with clients and colleagues
  
• Organisation: Manages time and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
  
• Communication: Communicates clearly, persuasively and confidently in writing and in person
  
• Initiative: Proactive, solutions-focused and eager to learn and develop
  
• Client & Results Focus: Understands client objectives and is driven to deliver impact
  
• Teamwork: Supports colleagues, values diverse perspectives and contributes positively to team culture
  

• Join a high-performing, growing agency with strong momentum and recognition
  
• Work directly with senior leadership and high-profile clients
  
• Gain early responsibility, visibility and autonomy
  
• Benefit from a clear progression pathway and tailored professional development
  
• Be part of an inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture
  
• Hybrid working with the majority of the team based in our central London office