Public Affairs jobs in United Kingdom

At The Weber Shandwick Collective, you are welcomed, valued and empowered to grow and we believe that opportunity grows in a collective.

We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever‑changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.

We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle and energy. We are known for:

• Develop data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact
• Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture
• Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically
• Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned‑first but deliver for paid and owned

Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented Associate to join the Corporate Enterprise practice in our London office. The practice is made up of a smart, dedicated and fun team with expertise spanning B2B, Corporate, Public Affairs, Crisis/Issues, Social Impact/ESG, and Technology.

• Support marcomms account teams in day‑to‑day account management, pitching to the media and securing coverage.
• Research, reporting and analysis of campaigns, including press releases, media strategies, reactive statements, talking points, FAQs, memos and other deliverables.
• Assist in customer engagement strategies and collateral, such as social media content, brochures, case studies, to support lead‑generation objectives.
• Contribute ideas during campaign ideation sessions and explore innovative ways to make campaigns engaging and resonant.
• Manage many evolving projects, prioritise to meet varied deadlines, and maintain clear documentation through trackers, timelines and status documents.
• Monitor and triage client issues; prepare for and participate in client meetings.
• Support the development of consumer insights and help shape campaign strategies based on those insights.

• Act as a role model, producing high‑quality work and updating the manager on progress.
• Seek knowledge, contribute to an inclusive team culture, and consistently display behaviours that support integration.

• Maintain accurate tracking of time and billable hours to support healthy accounts.
• Escalate client cues impacting the business to the manager appropriately.
• Review SOWs and understand deliverables; control budgets and ensure utilization targets are met.
• A year or two of experience in a similar PR or communications role is required.

• Interest in B2B, Corporate Communications, and Marketing.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for clients, the practice, and the wider team.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to distil complex information into compelling copy.
• Attentive to detail, committed to high‑quality work, and fluent in Microsoft and digital platforms.
• Collaborative mindset and willing to grow within the agency environment.

• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday buy/sell options
• Critical illness insurance
• Travel insurance
• Health screening
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid 3:2 working model
• USD 250 support for new joiners on 6‑month+ contract for home‑working setup
• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), 2 volunteering days, birthday day off, discretionary festive closure
• Flexible public holidays
• Business Resource Groups: Women of Weber, Decoded, PRISM
• Sweets and snacks in the office
• Exclusive shopping discounts and perks
• Season ticket loan
• Long service bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Inclusive and invisible health policies

We appreciate the time taken to apply and will review all applications within five working days. Selected candidates will be contacted; unfortunately, we cannot reply individually to all applicants. If you have not heard back, you were not successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.

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