Charlesbye is looking for bright, keen, and driven individuals ready to step in and join our thriving integrated public affairs and communications team.

We are looking for an Associate and an Executive Assistant.

Associate

Job specification:

• Supporting a portfolio of work for public affairs and strategic communications clients, putting an excellent understanding of public affairs, parliament, and/or the media to use.
• Expert media and parliamentary monitoring, delivering fast and accurate updates to clients.
• Working as part of a team to plan and deliver impactful political and media campaigns.
• Drafting high quality communication and press materials including press notices and opinion pieces.
• Writing high-quality briefs, client documentation, and meeting materials.

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have started their career in consultancy, public affairs or communications and have up to 2 years experience.
• Understand the parliamentary processes and the UK political landscape, demonstrable through current responsibilities or professional experiences.
• Able to juggle priorities as you manage a variety of different projects to tight deadlines.
• Works as part of a team, feels confident providing feedback and communicating across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Have unparalleled written and verbal communication skills, with a precise eye for detail and willingness to go the extra mile.

Executive Assistant

Job specification:

• Managing director diaries and supporting them with day to day priorities and tasks
• Scheduling and managing internal and external meetings, including agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Database management, and oversight of company contracts.
• Arranging travel, accommodation, and company entertainment when necessary.
• Managing internal / external events, dinners, panel events, and liaising with speakers.

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• Can turn their hand to a number of tasks, and is competent across personal management, administrative, and diary management
• Has an excellent manner, communications skills, and is a ‘people person’
• Great energy, drive and a love of working in a buzzy office
• Proactively contributes to the company culture
• Great ‘can do’ attitude and a love for getting involved in the wider business