Senior Consultant

Lexington; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-related bonus

Health cover

Personal Development Voucher

Volunteer Days

Cycle to Work scheme

Half-day birthday leave

Regular social events

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in public affairs and engagement. The role involves managing client relationships, providing strategic communications advice, and developing campaigns. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic copywriters with experience in public affairs or property communications. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits, as well as a vibrant work culture focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in strategic communications or public affairs.
• Agency or inhouse experience preferred.
• Political knowledge is a plus, e.g., from local government.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and provide strategic advice.
• Respond to new business briefs and pitch to clients.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies.
• Mentor junior colleagues and ensure account quality.

Skills

Excellent copywriter

Articulate communicator

Strong time management

Strategic thinker

Problem solver

Experience in public affairs

Client management

Job description

We are looking for a talented Senior Consultant (Public Affairs, Engagement, Property) to play a key role in our vibrant office in central Manchester.

At Lexington, we focus on getting the most talented people in the room to do the best quality work, and building a fun and rewarding culture where people love their work and develop their careers.

About the role

The successful applicant will work with a fantastic variety of clients, providing support across public affairs, corporate communications and engagement. Our core business is providing strategic advice and services across real estate and property, including energy, housing, transport and infrastructure.

We need excellent copy writers and terrific communicators, able to express themselves confidently and articulately. Agency and inhouse experience are both warmly welcomed. Experience of property communications, including community and stakeholder engagement, is desirable but not essential. Our work is often political in nature, so political experience and understanding is an advantage, for example experience of being a local councillor, or working for a political party or MP, of any political persuasion.

The role requires 4 days in office in Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Owning client relationships and providing strategic communications advice and services
• Playing a key role responding to new business briefs and pitching to prospective clients
• Developing and delivering communication, campaign and engagement strategies
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide quality assurance across accounts
• Mentoring junior colleagues and playing a role in their professional development

Key skills and character

• Positive, enthusiastic and problem‑solving
• Excellent copywriter, producing high‑quality work to deadlines
• A confident, articulate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organised, with strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Clear strategic thinker with problem solving abilities
• Able to work independently, take the initiative and solve problems
• Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or property
• Experience working in strategic communications roles inhouse
• Record of successful client management and account development in agency
• Working for a political party or being a local councillor
• Familiarity with the planning system, including community and stakeholder engagement

How to apply

Please send your CV to [e-mail].

Interview process / start dates

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The role is for an immediate start, subject to notice periods, where applicable.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include an annual performance related bonus, health cover, Personal Development Voucher, Volunteer Days, Cycle to Work scheme, half‑day birthday leave, regular social events, and more.

At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level. Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other basis protected by law.