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This leading independent public affairs and communications agency breeds success; their host of blue chip clients and unrepentant search for innovation have placed them at the forefront of their industry. They seek an ambitious graduate whose hard work, passion and determination will be duly rewarded with career development and the acquisition of high-profile networking contacts, guaranteeing a truly prosperous step onto the career ladder.

As Research Consultant, you would be working primarily on healthcare accounts, ensuring research and parliamentary monitoring are kept up to date. The ideal candidate will be a recent politics graduate who has demonstrable understanding and experience of the UK political environment and who is focussed on developing a career in Public Affairs.

As a Research Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Occasionally aiding in event planning and logistics;
  • Tracking parliamentary and media activity for a range of clients on a daily basis;
  • Providing research support to our client account teams;
  • Providing high-quality public affairs services to support clients in the healthcare team;
  • Building effective working relationships with clients, the media and other stakeholders.

You will demonstrate:

  • A related degree and some experience working in Westminster or in Public Affairs;
  • Excellent research, written and analytical skills;
  • A passion for politics and public affairs;
  • A proactive and hardworking approach;
  • Confidence in your knowledge of the UK political system;
  • Strong organisational and time management skills;
  • An enthusiastic and driven attitude.

Closing date

Applications for this post closed 11:59pm on Friday 28th August 2015