Associate Consultant, Public Affairs in London

Lexington is a leading strategic communications consultancy with offices in London and Manchester. We work with global businesses, organisations and institutions to deliver positive change and shape the future.

Public affairs is at the heart of Lexington. Our team works with clients across a wide range of sectors, helping them navigate complex political and policy environments, engage effectively with stakeholders, and influence decision-making. Our clients include organisations such as British Airways, Mars, The Football Association, Live Nation Ticketmaster and Anglian Water.

At Lexington, we believe in bringing together talented people who are curious, ambitious and collaborative. We foster a culture where people are supported to develop their skills, take ownership of their work and build meaningful careers.

We are looking for an Associate Consultant to join our growing Public Affairs team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some experience in politics, public affairs, research, communications or a related field who is looking to take the next step in their career. Whether your experience comes from Westminster, government, a political party, a membership body, consultancy or an in-house role, we are interested in people who are passionate about politics and public policy and eager to develop their careers in consultancy.

As an Associate Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting client accounts across a variety of sectors. You will monitor political and policy developments, provide insightful analysis, support stakeholder engagement programmes and contribute to the delivery of integrated public affairs campaigns. You will work closely supporting your Consultants and other senior colleagues with account management and delivery. The role offers significant opportunities for learning and professional development, alongside exposure to some of the most interesting political, regulatory and reputational issues affecting businesses and organisations today.

Key responsibilities

• Monitoring political, policy, media and commercial developments relevant to client interests
• Analyse government announcements, consultations, legislation and parliamentary activity
• Produce high-quality written materials including political briefings, stakeholder profiles, reports and client updates
• Conduct research and provide insight to support client campaigns and engagement programmes
• Support the development and delivery of stakeholder engagement plans
• Help prepare clients for meetings, events, roundtables and parliamentary engagement
• Contribute to client meetings and support in account delivery
• Support new business activity through research, insight and proposal development
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders

What we're looking for

We are seeking someone who combines strong political awareness with excellent communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for public affairs. You'll be naturally curious, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be someone who enjoys understanding complex issues and translating them into clear, actionable advice for clients. You must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Essential skills and experience

• Some experience in a political, public affairs, policy, research or communications role (1-2 years)
• Good understanding of UK politics, government and policymaking
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyse complex information and identify what matters most
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and building professional relationships

Location

Our office is based in Holborn, London. We operate a hybrid working model and typically expect colleagues to spend at least three days per week in the office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Development voucher

Equal opportunities

At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level. Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other basis protected by law.

How to apply

For your application to be considered, we request that both your CV and a short cover note be sent to . We will not consider Easy Apply applications on LinkedIn. We intend to close applications on the 18th September. However, depending on the number of applications we receive, this may happen earlier.