12 – 18 months’ experience providing communications, media relations and/or public affairs advice and support. (Ideally including some experience within a consultancy or agency environment.)

• Understanding of UK and EU political and regulatory systems, and experience providing monitoring services including summarising information concisely and identifying the most relevant pieces of insight.
• Detailed understanding of the UK media landscape and ability to build strong relationships with journalists to secure press coverage, including in financial trades and national outlets.
• Excellent writing skills, including experience producing op-eds and thought leadership reports and comment pieces.
• Strong research skills, including qualitative analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, confident speaking in group situations.
• Able to prioritise effectively and deliver on multiple projects at once.
• Experience using AI platforms to increase efficiency, creativity and quality.
• Passion and proactivity, eager to find solutions to challenges and suggest new approaches.

About the role: https://www.luther.co.uk/people/  

The core Consultant responsibilities include:

• Conducting monitoring and horizon scanning and providing advice for clients on appropriate responses.
• Drafting and successfully pitching a wide range of media materials including press releases, statements and thought leadership articles.
• Gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative data to identify relevant trends.
• Building strong relationships with clients, journalists, politicians and other stakeholders.
• Liaising with MPs and their offices to secure engagement in client campaigns and drafting related policy briefings.
• Confidently advising clients on how they can use social media channels to broaden engagement.
• Helping organise events, including liaising with venues, compiling invitee lists and invitations and managing attendees.
• Contributing to Luther’s new business and marketing activities.

Additional benefits include: discretionary annual bonus, new business and recruitment incentive schemes, additional annual leave for length of service, private medical insurance, interest-free travel and clothing loans, and cycle to work support.