In this role you will:

• Deliver excellent day-to-day client service across a portfolio of accounts, drawing on deep knowledge of UK politics, parliament, the media and public affairs.
• Own client accounts end to end, from setting the strategy to making sure every commitment lands on time.
• Monitor political developments closely, reacting quickly to events with clear strategic insight and actionable advice.
• Use and develop your political and media network to help clients achieve their objectives.
• Produce high-quality written and verbal outputs, maintaining Charlesbye’s high standards of client delivery.
• Apply strong political judgement to advise clients operating in complex or sensitive environments.
• Generate ideas and see them through from concept to execution.
• Support and help develop junior team members, setting high standards and providing clear direction.

Candidate Specification

• 5+ years experience working in a public affairs consultancy, an in-house public affairs environment, politics or the civil service.
• An excellent knowledge of the UK Government, politics, parliament, Whitehall and the media.
• Experience developing and delivering public affairs strategies, including navigating reputational, legislative or regulatory challenges.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong political judgement, attention to detail and decisiveness.
• Exceptional written communication skills and confidence in advising clients verbally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a constant flow of ideas.