The Whitehouse Consultancy is a specialist issues-led communications agency. We are experts in public affairs, political intelligence, public and media relations, campaign development, reputation management and crisis communications. We develop and deliver campaigns that influence, raise profiles and support corporate objectives. Our clients include listed and multinational corporations, SMEs, trade bodies, charities and campaign organisations.
Job Description
- Ambition to be a company leader;
- Overall responsibility for maintaining client accounts and establishing a long term strategic approach to client activity;
- Responsibility for new business development and meeting growth targets, including oversight and development of new business strategies, leading on pitches, identifying opportunities for potential clients and growing existing accounts;
- Overall responsibility for client retention and profitably within your sector cluster (as appropriate);
- Advising and assisting the Managing Director on a range or company level issues and responsibilities incl. ensuring compliance with the law, good practice, and maintenance of high ethical standards; and providing leadership in driving forward all aspects of the business;
- Through membership of the Business Development Team, supporting the Managing Director in the development of the company’s business plan and the setting and achievement of key targets;
- Ensuring that all aspects of the business are properly managed, including the team, client relationships, budgets, assets and resources;
- Responsibility for liaison with professional support services and external contractors;
- Working with the Managing Director on budgetary decisions taken by the company;
- Any other tasks as required.
Core Competencies
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject;
- Extensive experience in a political and public policy making role in Westminster, Whitehall, think-tanks, NGOs or the private sector;
- A thorough and extensive knowledge of the political processes in the UK and Europe;
- Ability to develop and deliver successful political campaigns for clients from the public, private and voluntary sectors;
- Experience in issues-led PR, media relations and social media;
- A proven ability to retain clients over the long-term, a proven track record of winning new business and working independently and autonomously in overseeing and managing client accounts;
- Proven ability to manage and grow teams;
- Ability to provide high-level strategic advice and counsel to the Managing Director.