Consultant

We are an independent and agile strategic communications consultancy. For over 10 years, we’ve delivered exceptional work for individuals and organisations worldwide, from Forbes, Maybourne Hotels and Kering, to DAZN, Aegon, and News UK.

We’re small enough to give clients our full attention, yet big enough to handle the most ambitious and high‑stakes briefs. Our dynamic and deeply connected team works across corporate communications, crisis management, and public affairs.

Our structure enables us to deliver fully integrated, data and behaviour‑driven campaigns, regularly working with blended client teams spanning comms, marketing, sales and the most senior decision‑makers and strategists. We’re committed to creating a team atmosphere fuelled by learning, unafraid to take new paths and ask hard questions, while always putting the commercial objectives of our clients first.

No templated thinking, no assumptions, just smart, expansive thinking and creative solutions that make an impact.

We believe in empowering our people with freedom and autonomy, supporting innovation and providing tailored growth opportunities and having fun along the way. Diversity of thought and background fuels our creativity and collaboration, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, connected culture where everyone can belong and thrive.

At Hawthorn, our focus is on creating exceptional outcomes for clients by fostering a culture where our people can thrive. We provide the trust, resources, and flexibility they need to innovate and deliver excellence. If you’re seeking a dynamic environment that values creativity, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit; offers diverse and challenging opportunities; fosters continuous learning; and encourages collaboration among big thinkers, then Hawthorn is the place for you.

Our Values

• Creative: You are an innovative thinker who brings originality and flair to every challenge.
• Ambitious: You are driven and passionate, with an unwavering commitment to achieving both your personal goals and the company’s objectives.
• Entrepreneurial: You are a proactive self‑starter, always looking to build networks and capitalize on new opportunities.
• Collaborative: You are a dedicated team player who supports colleagues, builds strong partnerships, and is committed to helping others succeed while delivering impactful results.
• Connected: You excel at forging and maintaining strong relationships, ensuring that ideas and opportunities flow smoothly within the team and with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management of accounts, ensuring clarity on team responsibilities, and lead internal meetings and client calls.
• Oversee and motivate a team of Analysts and Senior Analysts, providing constructive feedback and ensuring high standards in work by leveraging the teams expertise.
• Lead internal meetings, managing workloads, responsibilities, and account tasks with minimal supervision.
• Develop relationships with client team members and confidently respond to client and team requests, ensuring timely and accurate correspondence.
• Staff media interviews and briefings, providing feedback to clients.
• Coordinate media announcements, oversee material drafting and pitching, and secure media coverage for clients.
• Monitor media trends and social conversations to uncover news trends and regularly share new ideas with clients.
• Consistently produce work that demonstrates strategic thinking, accuracy, and creativity, embedding efficiencies in working practices such as the use of AI tools.
• Identify cross‑sell opportunities and seek out aspects of clients’ business for organic growth.
• Contribute to Statements of Work (SOW) and new business proposals, ensuring a balance of profitability and appropriate service levels.
• Expand your professional network with relevant journalists and stakeholders and represent the company at industry events.
• Practice company values daily and support a diverse, inclusive work culture.
• Participate in internal initiatives, committees, and further training and development opportunities.
• Responsible for accurately completing weekly timesheets in Float to support project tracking, efficiency, and client servicing.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience working within a communications agency or in a communications role.
• Ability to direct and motivate a team, with strong oversight capabilities for managing workloads and responsibilities.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft engaging, fit‑for‑purpose copy and a good email and phone manner with journalists.
• Confidence in client presentations, media interactions and building relationships.
• Ability to produce work that demonstrates accuracy, creativity, and strategic insight.
• Capacity to identify opportunities and risks within the client’s business sector.
• Strong understanding of media relations, including pitching and securing coverage.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of media trends, social conversations, and industry developments.
• Confident using AI, monitoring and other tools, to improve quality and efficiency in work.
• Ability to think ahead and proactively drive workstreams.
• Works well with senior and junior team members, offering feedback and sharing expertise.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries that fully reflect your skills and experience, and benefits that support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.

• Pension, salary exchange, nursery salary sacrifice scheme, medical and life insurance, plus cycle‑to‑work and technology schemes.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Time‑off including annual, parental, sabbatical, and volunteering leave.
• 25 days annual leave in year one, 26 days thereafter.
• Annual charity day where an employee can volunteer their time to a chosen charity.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth and tailored training opportunities.
• Proactive wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), sick leave provision, and mental health first‑aiders.
• Office perks including breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks.
• A packed social calendar which includes sports and cultural activities, charity bike rides, and not‑to‑be‑missed summer and Christmas parties each year.