We are looking for an experienced Consultant/Senior Consultant to play a key role in our growing property team based in Manchester.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a varied range of accounts for property and development clients, including those from the residential, retail, energy and transport sectors.

Candidates must be politically astute with a good knowledge of local politics, as well as an interest in and understanding of national current affairs. A public affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement or public relations background is required.

Experience of working in the property and planning sector, or the political arena, such as for a Government department, political party, Local Authority or an MP, would be a distinct advantage.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude and proven client management and account development experience;
• Organised, with strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail;
• Able to exercise judgment independently of senior management and take key decisions on individual accounts;
• Able to take responsibility for quality assurance across account teams;
• Aware of the commercial environment in which we operate;
• Well-connected, with the ability to generate new business leads;
• Have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working as an account director, providing senior counsel to clients;
• Developing campaign and engagement strategies within accounts;
• Overseeing the work of junior colleagues;
• Managing accounts and client relationships day-to-day;
• Delivering campaigns and engagement strategies;
• Playing a key role in responding to new business briefs and pitching to prospective clients.

In return you will work within a talented team of public affairs professionals in a well-established and well-respected consultancy, with excellent career and personal development opportunities.