Consultant (Political)

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Consultant (equivalent to Senior Account Manager)

Salary: £35,000 – 45,000 per annum depending on experience plus perks and benefits

Reports into: Senior Consultant / Associate Director

Seniority Level: Mid-level

Contract type: Permanent subject to probation

Location: Hybrid set-up between central London office and working from home

Qualifications & experience:

• At least four years of experience working in or with UK Parliament, political communications and public affairs
• Knowledge of UK political and international institutions, policy-making processes, and key political stakeholders
• Experience devising and delivering creative campaigns that gain media and political cut-through
• Strong project management expertise and an ability to drive multiple teams and clients to deliver timely results
• A strong understanding of leading media debates across politics and/or wider social change movements, either in international development and/or the UK
• Fluency in English and strong writing skills, particularly the ability to condense complex ideas with precision and impact
• Experience in managing, mentoring and upskilling junior team members
• Proficiency in languages additional to English
• Experience in climate, energy, food, gender or health is desirable

The role will require:

• Building relationships with policymakers, government officials, and political advisors
• Advising clients on navigating UK and international political developments
• Managing events, including political roundtables, briefings, and conferences
• Monitoring political trends, elections, and policy debates to inform strategy
• Delivering and overseeing content production, including messaging, press releases and social media posts
• Offering strategic counsel and innovative ideas to both the team and clients, enhancing project outcomes and media impact
• Ensure project profitability through excellent time management, budget awareness, and resource allocation
• Contributing to business growth by identifying new opportunities, developing pitches, and representing the brand as an external ambassador

You’ll enjoy the job if you’re:

• A politically engaged, strategic thinker with a deep understanding of UK and global politics, with a keen eye for a good news story
• Love a dynamic and supportive environment
• Happy to muck in and get things done
• Flexible and able to adapt to the needs of our partners
• A self-starter excited by the prospect of being part of a fast-growing business
• A stickler for quality and detail

Benefits:

• Central London office with facilities including bike storage
• A personal development allowance
• NEST pension with 3% employer contribution
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
• Up to three weeks working remotely a year (within three hours\’ time difference of BST / GMT)
• Employee Assistance Programme

This post is UK based. Applicants will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

BB Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. BB Partners does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of their sex, race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

The deadline for receiving applications is Monday 24th March 2025.

First-round of interviews will take place on Monday 31st March 2025.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email (emailprotected).

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