Consultant/Senior Consultant, Public Affairs

APCO’s London office is hiring a Consultant/Senior Consultant to join our fast-growing public affairs team. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and talented professional to join our team based on The Strand just a few minutes’ walk from Parliament.

We work with high-profile companies and organisations spanning energy, transport, health, tech, and sustainability, AI and professional services. Candidates with an interest in these sectors would be welcomed. Ideally you will have strong expertise navigating UK policy issues and a deep understanding of developments in Whitehall and Westminster.

The ideal candidate would need to have a minimum of four years of relevant experience in consultancy, party politics, in-house, UK political institutions, or within trade associations/think tanks. Experience of working in the UK’s Parliament and of the Labour Party would be of great advantage, but not a pre-requisite for this role.

This is a superb opportunity for a high-performing and initiative-taking colleague who will be responsible for day-to-day client projects, coordinating cross-border activities, delivering client-ready materials, reviewing the work product of junior team members, event planning and execution and actively engaging in the generation of new business.

2025 promises to be a hugely exciting year in the political calendar. by joining our team, you will be working with colleagues across APCO’s international network of 32 offices who are open, collaborative, collegiate, supportive and diverse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day running of client accounts and campaigns in different sectors
• Developing and implementing integrated communications campaigns across APCO’s international network
• Political research and monitoring for clients and new business opportunities
• Coming up with creative ideas for how to meet our clients’ political objectives.
• Playing an active role in new business and helping further grow the London based Public Affairs team
• Attending think tank and other policy events in and around Westminster & Whitehall

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have at least 4 years of UK public affairs and strategic communications campaign experience including leading successful teams.
• Have strong enthusiasm for UK politics and a deep understanding of Westminster & Whitehall, how connections are built and policy forged
• Be able to nurture client relationships, assist the management of client teams, take ownership of client and new business projects
• Know when to leverage senior level relationships within APCO London and beyond to further build the client relationship
• Confidently help to drive and lead internal and client meetings, including by offering knowledgeable observations and suggestions
• Demonstrate a good understanding of effective project management

We are recognised as one of the best agencies to work for in our industry, providing:

• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects with some of the industry’s best and brightest
• A collegial and collaborative working environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around the world
• Significant opportunities to develop professionally, with extensive training and personal development programmes
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including private medical insurance and mental health support
• An enhanced parental leave policy for all our employees from day one
• A paid opportunity each year to contribute to your community as part of our APCO Gives Back scheme
• Access to free financial education and advice
• Industry-leading global exchange program

About APCO In London

APCO London has over 140 staff working across more than 100 clients and sits at the centre of the agency’s global operations. Thanks to a diverse and multilingual team, APCO London leads on many of the agency’s most dynamic global assignments. With a growing client base in the most pressing issues facing the world today such as the transition to Net Zero and access to healthcare, APCO has been a fixture of the UK communication’s market since 1996 and continues to be at the forefront of the seismic changes facing economies and societies today. 

We are a truly integrated agency, with deep expertise and experience across the full range of communication offerings including corporate communications, public affairs, digital strategy and paid media, as well as capital markets thanks to our recent acquisition of Camarco.

About APCO 

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. 

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. 

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues. 

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. 

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact. 

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made. 

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