Reference: 100613
Date Added: 29 October 2026
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Job Title: Associate Consultant - Strategic Communications
Working For: Sanctuary
Location: London
Salary: £31,000
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
About Us
Sanctuary is an independent strategic advisory firm helping leaders and organisations build influence and shape reputation. We advise businesses, non-profits, governments and individuals on every aspect of their reputation, including media strategy, corporate and crisis communications and public affairs. Our team combines consultancy, in-house and government experience, and we pride ourselves on long-standing client relationships, straight-talking counsel and hands-on delivery.
About You
You’ll be curious, creative and proactive, with a keen interest in current affairs. You’re reliable and self-motivated, manage your time well, and can be trusted with confidential information. You enjoy being part of a team, build relationships easily, and bring a flexible, can-do attitude. As part of our close-knit, independent team, you’ll work directly with senior leadership and get hands-on client experience from day one.
Responsibilities
Help shape strategic recommendations that support the reputation and programmes of our clients, drawing on a strong understanding of the media, business and current affairs landscape
Build relationships with external client teams and stakeholders and become a trusted point of contact
Draft varied content, including briefing documents, statements, press releases, media pitches, presentations, social media and news summaries
Undertake account management duties, facilitating the flow of information, often time-critical, to those that need it, and helping internal teams to function efficiently
Conduct thorough research and analysis using monitoring and research tools and distil these findings into informed recommendations
Assist with the scheduling, organisation and delivery of company and client events
Skills & Experience
Demonstrable interest in communications and current affairs
Outstanding verbal and written skills
Able to understand and interrogate a brief, solve problems and think creatively
Excellent organisational, team working and relationship building skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Efficiency in Microsoft Office applications and social media platforms
Further details can be found here: Sanctuary | Join Us
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews: w/c 16 November 2026
Start date: December ’26 / January ‘27
Application Details
To apply for this role, please email a one-page covering letter together with your CV to: careers@sanctuarygroup.co with the subject line: Associate Consultant - Strategic Communications 26/27
Regrettably, it is not possible for us to acknowledge all applications, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
All applicants should have existing Right to Work in the UK status.
Website: http://sanctuarygroup.co