Project Consultant, Financial PR

Camarco London, the Capital Markets division of APCO, is growing and looking to hire a Project Consultant to work across a wide range of sectors including Financial Services and Energy. The role sits within a leading corporate and financial communications consultancy that protects and promotes its clients’ reputations, helping them communicate with all critical stakeholders to meet business and social objectives.

The Role

• Project Consultants carry out day‑to‑day account activities that provide efficient and high‑quality support to the team.
• The role requires strong organization, discretion, and a keen interest in Financial PR.
• Previous experience is not required, but the successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of business within the City and a basic interest in Financial PR.

Responsibilities

• Competent administrator, supporting team to ensure effective day‑to‑day running of client accounts; demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Complete work accurately and to agreed deadlines.
• Proactive and demonstrate an eagerness to help others.
• Demonstrate strong team skills both internally with colleagues and externally with clients, journalists and analysts.
• Show an interest in and follow market news and the news agenda for clients.
• Learn to use platforms such as Roxhill and Bloomberg.
• Submit news releases and results via RNS and/or other primary information providers both from the office and during out of hours.
• Prepare research and provide support to new business proposals.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a keen interest in Financial PR/Comms and a passion for writing and storytelling.
• Copywriting skills: the role requires fluency in writing effectively for corporates.
• Respond to client demands, which includes the requirement to work irregular hours at specific times of the year.
• Be an ambassador for Camarco.

Qualifications

• At least 1–3 years of experience in public relations or related fields.
• A keen interest in financial and business topics, along with the ways businesses connect and interact with stakeholders.
• Strong awareness of current affairs and global issues.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication abilities.
• Impeccable attention to detail and dedication to quality.
• Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills.
• A track record of thriving in dynamic, fast‑paced settings.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to challenges.
• Initiative and eagerness to continuously learn and grow.

Why Camarco London?

As one of the world’s leading financial, business, media, cultural and political centres, London is the perfect base for Camarco’s award‑winning UK operations. With our recent acquisition by APCO Worldwide, the combined London headcount exceeds 110 diverse and collaborative colleagues. The global footprint of APCO – 30 international offices and over 1,100 colleagues worldwide – enables us to invest in industry‑leading programmes to help our people set standards in the field, from training to rich international experiences. The team develops lifelong skills and fulfills careers at Camarco while providing exceptional service to clients.

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women‑owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. Headquarters in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose‑led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact. By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un‑common ground upon which progress is made.