Due to growth within the Strategic Advisory team, we are looking for an enthusiastic new Associate to join us. It is an exciting time to join the team, with plenty to get stuck into on the politics side and the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects at all stages of delivery right across the country.
You will play a key role within the wider Strategic Advisory team, managing day-to-day work across a range of campaigns at any one time. You will offer political insights while staying on top of emerging policy and current affairs with a focus on the built environment at the local and national level.
Your commitment to client care will mean you maintain positive client relationships easily, while your focus on ideas and solutions will contribute to the team’s growth and directly feed into new business initiatives.
At Iceni, we operate a hybrid working arrangement which will mean you are expected to come into our Farringdon office at least three times a week after your initial induction period. The nature of our work will mean that you should be prepared to travel as needed to events or meetings, sometimes outside of the usual working hours.
Why join us?
- Benefit from exposure to all parts of the built environment through our multi-disciplinary business;
- Work on an impressive range of projects with a regional spread, some of national significance;
- Direct exposure to cross-party senior politicians, high-level policy discussions, stakeholder engagement, and strategic decision-making;
- Opportunity to build your own client base and network;
- Support from an inclusive, forward-thinking team to shape your career path;
- As an employee-owned business, you will share in our successes.
About Iceni
Formed in 2005, Iceni is now the market leader and preferred consultancy for a fast-growing number of clients. We have always sought to provide the skills of an advisor with the instincts of a developer.
We achieve this by knowing our tradecraft – the technical skills that come through years of education and on-the-job experience that is recognised by professional accreditation.
But it is also daring to be different; being proactive and thinking strategically. Our client relationships are built on trust, togetherness, enthusiasm, and a courage to challenge, where appropriate. The technical specialisms that the company hold have widened, but this fundamental objective remains the same. We are committed to putting our client’s interests first – and providing them with the tools to significantly improve their performance.
What you will get in return
- Competitive, benchmarked salaries reviewed twice yearly, and a discretionary bonus scheme based on team and individual performance;
- 9% pension contribution, regardless of your personal input;
- Opportunity to influence positive change through Iceni’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee;
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including part-time and compressed hours, promoting a positive work / life balance;
- Career break options of up to nine months after two years of service;
- Annual £500 health check-up and well-being allowance for everything from gym memberships and yoga to counselling and hypnotherapy;
- A packed social calendar including a regular Culture Club and various sporting events including Running, 5-a-side Football, Touch Rugby and Cycling;
- Volunteering initiative “Give a Day. Get a Day.” along with other opportunities to volunteer and support good causes;
- A yearly, subsidised Alpine Ski Trip and a subsidised weekend getaway for the non-skiers;
- Cycle to work and Season Ticket Loans available.
Key responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day project management across a range of accounts for variety of clients, taking ownership of campaign responsibilities;
- Play a key role in supporting the team’s Business Plan objectives and future growth;
- Work closely with wider team, including supporting more junior members of staff;
- Provide strategic advice to clients on engaging with political and strategic stakeholders with a focus on the built environment;
- Stay close to political landscape and policy development across Government departments, Opposition parties and relevant political institutions;
- Build relationships with internal teams and key clients;
- Identify new business opportunities;
- Attend external networking events with the aim of securing new business and widening network;
- Organise and play an active role in small and larger scale events from roundtables to panel sessions.
About you
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Self-starter, able to work on own initiative;
- Team-oriented and keen to actively contribute to growth;
- Solution-focused with a keen eye for detail;
- Multi-tasker who enjoys working at pace and hitting deadlines.