Multiple Roles - London, United Kingdom - Portland Communications

Portland Communications

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Portland is a global communications consultancy trusted by some of the highest profile organisations, governments, and individuals in the world with offices in London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Washington D.C., New York City, Singapore, Doha and Nairobi.

The work that we do is exciting, challenging and genuinely interesting.

We design and deliver communications strategies for some of the world's highest profile organizations, governments, individuals and some of the most exciting, purpose-led corporations and philanthropic organisations, across a range of sectors including health, government advisory, digital and crisis comms.

We are pioneers in integrated communications campaigns help clients manage their reputation, improve their visibility and media coverage - and deliver global communications campaigns across multiple platforms.

Our teams of experienced and multilingual consultants invest time to understand clients from the inside out, work with them to set clear strategic direction, and then bring the whole of Portland's abilities to bear to deliver their objectives.

At Portland we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry.

The team
Portland is one of the UK's leading public affairs consultancies.

For over 20 years, we have been trusted by the world's biggest businesses and agenda-setting brands to advise on their most complex challenges.

Helping them get to the point by providing clarity, insight and focus to their public affairs and policy activity.

Through our combination of unparalleled policy knowledge, expansive political networks and communications expertise, we deliver integrated campaigns which have a real impact in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Whether it is to build reputations, change the direction of a debate, or secure a better operating environment.

Our combination of high-level strategic counsel with high quality execution is nationally and increasingly globally renowned for dealing with issues spanning multiple audiences, continents and channels.

We are trusted to always provide a thoughtful and strategic approach to problem-solving.

The roles
Due to exciting new growth this year, we're looking for;

Executives (12 years)
Associate Consultant (23 years)
Consultant (Account Manager) (Aprox 35 years)

Executive

Responsibilities

Undertaking high quality and timely political monitoring that adds value to clients beyond what they can read in the news
Providing an effective 'horizon scanning' function for your account teams, becoming the eyes and ears of your account, particularly in relation to upcoming events, political announcements, debates and industry activity that might affect our clients
Stakeholder mapping for clients identifying those politicians, officials and their influencers that determine policy
Drafting a range of materials from letters and press releases to parliamentary questions and speeches
Keeping on top of policy developments in a range of sectors, seeking to become an expert in the issues affecting your clients
12 years of experience
Knowledge of, and interest in, the UK political landscape, including political campaigning and government priorities
Previous experience or internships in parliament, agency or inhouse roles would be beneficial

Associate Consultant

Responsibilities

Undertaking high quality and timely political monitoring that adds value to clients beyond what they can read in the news
Providing an effective 'horizon scanning' function for your account teams, becoming the eyes and ears of your account, particularly in relation to upcoming events, political announcements, debates and industry activity that might affect our clients
Stakeholder mapping for clients identifying those politicians, officials and their influencers that determine policy
Drafting a range of materials from briefings, letters and press releases to parliamentary questions and speeches
Keeping on top of policy developments in a range of sectors, seeking to become an expert in the issues affecting your clients
Helping to devise and deliver proactive and reactive political engagement strategies and campaigns
Supporting new business proposals and pitches
Ensuring the successful day to day delivery of strategies and tactical plans
Supporting the growth of the business through marketing activity
23 years of experience
Knowledge of, and interest in, the UK political landscape, including political campaigning and government priorities
Previous experience or internships in parliament, agency or inhouse roles