The Whitehouse Consultancy is an award-nominated, issues led communications agency, specialising in public affairs, policy analysis, media relations and crises communications. We advise clients on how to effectively and positively engage with the key decision makers of Westminster, Whitehall, Local Government and Brussels.

We are now recruiting for a talented political consultant to join our health team.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Developing creative and effective public affairs strategies for clients;
• Managing client accounts and implementing public affairs strategies, directing the work of supporting colleagues;
• Drafting or supervising written communications, briefings, research, policy reports, white papers, public policy position statements, responses to Select Committee inquires and departmental consultations;
• Attending meetings between clients and Parliamentarians and civil servants; carrying forward agreed action;
• Supporting media and PR activity alongside the PR team;
• Developing and driving new business activity supported by Directors; and
• Line management of Associate Consultant level team members.

Experience required:

• Educated to degree level;
• Proven experience in a political or public policy making role in a public affairs agency, in Westminster, Whitehall, a think-tank, NGO or in the private sector;
• Demonstrable knowledge of the UK healthcare sector;
• Experience of independently managing clients or significant policy related projects and supervising team members;
• A good working knowledge of the policy making process and Parliamentary mechanisms in the UK, experience of applying this knowledge to achieve policy objectives. Additional knowledge of the devolved nations or the EU would be welcomed;
• The ability to digest complex information quickly and effectively;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to thrive as part of a small team and demonstrate leadership skills;
• Experience of presenting reports and presentations verbally and in writing; and
• The ability to prioritise own workload.

In return we offer a generous remuneration package, including:

• Discretionary bonus scheme;
• 25 days’ annual leave;
• Dedicated training budget.