Senior Consultant | Corporate Affairs

Cavendish is all about talented people, delivering excellent results for our clients. We are a multi-award-winning, PR Week Top 150 agency, PRCA’s Large Consultancy of the Year and are the UK’s number one agency for public affairs.

Within corporate affairs, we advise a wide range of UK and international clients on political, policy and reputational challenges. Our team works across Westminster, Whitehall, the devolved institutions, local government and the wider stakeholder landscape to help clients navigate risk, build influence and secure outcomes.

We believe in sourcing talent from diverse backgrounds, nurturing a company culture that leads to a strong work-life balance, and strengthening it by providing great learning and development opportunities.

What you will get from us:

• You’ll have the opportunity to take your career to the next level, working with dynamic, talented people in a fast-paced and expanding organisation.
• Alongside a competitive salary, we provide extensive training and development opportunities and an industry-leading benefits package including:
• A flexible, hybrid working model.
• Access to mentorship from some of the best minds in the industry.
• Industry-leading allocation of paid time off.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Regular social and teambuilding events.
• Paid time off to volunteer for a charity.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a different kind of Corporate Affairs consultant. Someone with previous experience in an agency environment who understands that the world of corporate affairs is changing fast. You are naturally curious. You consume politics because you enjoy it, not because you have to. You read legislation, follow select committees and understand the machinery of government, but you're equally fascinated by the forces shaping society beyond Westminster.

You have opinions about how artificial intelligence will change trust and influence. You understand why societal polarisation matters to brands. You can explain how a culture war issue might affect an organisation's licence to operate just as confidently as you can analyse the implications of a new Bill progressing through Parliament.

You are excited by complexity. You recognise that organisations increasingly operate in contested environments shaped by political fragmentation, technological disruption and changing public expectations. You enjoy helping leaders navigate those challenges.

Most importantly, you are comfortable challenging conventional thinking. You have the confidence and credibility to sit across the table from senior executives and ask difficult questions. You are not afraid to challenge clients when necessary, offer an alternative perspective or provide advice that is grounded in evidence rather than consensus.

You combine political judgement with commercial instinct. You know how to build relationships, but you also understand that the role of a modern adviser is to provide clarity, perspective and direction.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have previous experience in government relations, public affairs or corporate affairs within an agency environment.
• Are deeply interested in politics, policy and current affairs beyond the daily headlines.
• Understand the impact of societal polarisation, attention dynamics and technological change on organisations and brands.
• Are curious about AI and excited by how it can transform the way we work.
• Have an interest in sectors such as technology, health, energy or other areas undergoing significant disruption.
• Can move comfortably between discussions about legislation, regulation, reputation and culture.
• Are confident advising senior stakeholders and challenging constructively when required.
• Enjoy turning complexity into practical recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships quickly and communicate with authority.
• Are ambitious, collaborative and eager to shape the future of corporate affairs.

Equal Opportunities

Our vision is to be a truly diverse and inclusive workplace that enables us to attract and retain a diverse workforce, representative of our clients and community. For this reason, we welcome applications from candidates regardless of qualifications and industry experience, and from all persons, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Everyone stands to benefit when we embrace and value the diversity of thoughts, ideas, and ways of working that people from different backgrounds, experiences and identities bring to an organisation.

We are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application and interview stages, please email peopleteam@cavendishconsulting.com.