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Award winning strategic communications agency is looking for a senior consultant to join the team. London based, this agency works on high profile corporate, financial & crisis communications covering litigation, disputes and mitigation for host of clients across Finance, Industrial, Healthcare, consumer, Public Affairs, TMT and Sustainability.
They are growing and going from strength to strength in terms of client portfolio and revenue generation and are looking for a team player to join their collaborative and social culture which boast a diverse range of experience from seasoned journalists and bankers to lawyers and communications experts.
The Role: Senior Consultant
Sitting within the Special Situations team, this role will be responsible for helping build the clients cyber practice, operating as the project lead or (on larger, complex matters) project deputy or co-lead on all cyber projects, covering preparedness and response briefs. They will also be responsible for developing and driving BD in the cyber space, working with the Senior Director.We are looking for someone who has the following attributes:
• Proven track record of excellence in cyber communications, in both preparedness and incident response
• Broader issues and crisis experience (non-cyber) a bonus
• A highly capable account manager, able to run projects with minimal input from the Senior Director
• Ability to handle calls with clients and third-party advisers without support and present advice to senior client personnel with confidence and authority
• Ability to ‘manage upwards’ by proactively generating ideas and presenting advice to Senior Director on key accounts
• Manage the workflows of junior colleagues, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction
• Demonstrable knowledge of key corporate stakeholder issues and reputational risk trends affecting domestic and international businesses
• Demonstrable knowledge of the UK and international English-language business media
• Creative, ambitious and confident to deal with client matters at all levels
• An effective team player with a collaborative yet pragmatic approach to working
• Highly engaged and credible networker with contacts amongst UK advisory community
• Excellent media relations skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Team player, keen to take an active role in guiding and bringing on junior team member
The role will encompass the following:
• An accountable team member ensuring excellent service at all times.
• Ability to lead cyber communication projects (preparedness and response) with minimal input from the Senior Director.
• Ability to understand and devise cyber response communications strategy, covering all stakeholder audiences, with knowledge of regulatory requirements governing data privacy and relevant notification responsibilities
• Ability to handle calls with senior client executives and data breach legal counsel.
• Ability to manage communications materials, including ensuring accuracy and quality of all messaging and documents.
• Project and workflow management for team.
• Demonstrable knowledge of issues and news in the cyber space, with ability to expand and leverage this knowledge.
• Cross-fulfil the team’s cyber expertise into broader client base.
• Contribute to the acquisition of new business by generating leads
• Eagerness to drive and co-lead the expansion of the practice, working closely with the Senior Director.
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Capstone Hill: Public & media relations, corporate & public affairs, digital, marketing communications, stakeholder, government & investor relations. Working across UK & Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.
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Contact Person
Amy Wilson
Principal Consultant