Founded by former No10 comms chiefs Lee Cain and Lucia Hodgson, Charlesbye is a full-service strategic communications company, with a client roster that includes some of the world's biggest and most exciting brands. We are looking for bright, ambitious and driven individuals who have experience in politics, business, or public affairs. We are hiring for Associate and Senior Consultant roles, depending on experience.

Associate

Job:

• Supporting a portfolio of work for public affairs and strategic communications clients.
• Writing high-quality briefs, client documentation, and media material.
• Expert media and parliamentary monitoring, delivering fast and accurate updates to clients.
• Communicating with researchers and other political stakeholders.
• Working as part of a team to plan and deliver impactful political and media campaigns.

Candidate:

• 2+ years experience in consultancy, public affairs or communications.
• Understanding of the parliamentary processes and the political landscape.
• Are incredibly organised, thorough, and have excellent attention to detail.
• Have unparalleled written and verbal communication skills, with a precise eye for detail and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Are reliable self-starters with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Senior Consultant

Job:

• Providing superb day to day client management across accounts.
• Acting as an expert ‘plate-spinner’, tracking actions across accounts and directing tasks across the team.
• Reacting quickly to political developments, updating clients and offering sound advice.
• Tapping into your network across politics and journalism to achieve our clients’ political objectives.
• Able to draft beautifully written media materials, from eye-catching news stories to thoughtful opinion pieces.

Candidate:

• 5+ years experience working in a public affairs or communications consultancy, or in a political and media environment. An excellent knowledge of the UK government and the media.
• Exceptional written skills, a keen eye for detail.
• Brilliant people skills, able to support client relationships and provide confident advice.
• Sets high standards, direction and supports team members.
• Brimming with great ideas and enthusiasm.

Full job posts and details are available on our website at https://www.charlesbyestrategy.com