Graduate Consultants - Data Analysis in London

Charlesbye advises FTSE 100 companies, global brands, frontier AI labs, and fast-growing start-ups on their Series A. What connects them is that they come to us when the stakes are high and the answer is not obvious.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our fast-paced public affairs team. We are growing quickly, and the people who join now will shape what Charlesbye becomes. As a key member of our team, you will advise clients directly, own your accounts, and learn from a senior team drawn from Downing Street, national newsrooms, and winning political campaigns.

In this role you will:

• Deliver excellent day-to-day client service across a portfolio of accounts, drawing on deep knowledge of UK politics, parliament, the media and public affairs.
• Own client accounts end to end, from setting the strategy to making sure every commitment lands on time.
• Monitor political developments closely, reacting quickly to events with clear strategic insight and actionable advice.
• Use and develop your political and media network to help clients achieve their objectives.
• Produce high-quality written and verbal outputs, maintaining Charlesbye’s high standards of client delivery.
• Apply strong political judgement to advise clients operating in complex or sensitive environments.
• Generate ideas and see them through from concept to execution.
• Support and help develop junior team members, setting high standards and providing clear direction.

Candidate Specification:

• 5+ years experience working in a public affairs consultancy, an in-house public affairs environment, politics or the civil service.
• An excellent knowledge of the UK Government, politics, parliament, Whitehall and the media.
• Experience developing and delivering public affairs strategies, including navigating reputational, legislative or regulatory challenges.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong political judgement, attention to detail and decisiveness.
• Exceptional written communication skills and confidence in advising clients verbally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a constant flow of ideas.

Benefits:

• Salary £50,000-70,000, with the upper end reserved for candidates bringing significant consultancy or Whitehall experience.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• 25 days paid leave plus public holidays.
• London Bridge office.
• Structured professional development.
• Work from anywhere one week per year.

How to Apply:

To apply, send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining why you would be an outstanding hire for Charlesbye, and why you want to work with us, to recruitment@charlesbyestrategy.com by 11th September COP. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, and may fill the role before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Please note applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.