Senior Consultant, Public Affairs (f/m/d

Senior Consultant, Public Affairs (f/m/d)

Berlin, Germany

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Job Description

APCO’s Berlin office is hiring a Senior Consultant to join our fast-growing public affairs team. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and talented professional to join our team based just a few minutes’ walk from The Bundestag.

We work with high-profile companies and organisations spanning energy, transport, health, tech, sustainability, AI, and professional services. Candidates with an interest in these sectors would be welcomed. You will have strong expertise navigating German policy issues on behalf of clients in an agency setting and a deep understanding of developments across the German political landscape.

The ideal candidate would need to have a minimum of six years of relevant experience in consultancy, in-house, German political institutions, or within trade associations/think tanks. Experience of working in the Federal Parliament or political parties would be of great advantage, but not a prerequisite for this role.

You will be self-directed, proactive, and motivated to win for your clients every day. You will have experience leading teams and managing work streams while also serving as senior counsel on major projects. You will have a desire to learn and grow – both across industries/sectors and communication mediums, such as traditional media, social/digital media, issues advocacy, grassroots, and stakeholder communications. You know how to work with clients and have a positive, proactive attitude that wins the confidence of clients and inspires teams.

By joining our team, you will be working with colleagues across APCO’s international network of 32 offices who are open, collaborative, collegiate, supportive, and diverse.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of public affairs, strategic communication, and issue campaigns for our clients.
• Manage and grow client relationships including overseeing client projects, supervising project teams, allocating resources, and delegating and reviewing work effectively.
• Provide the highest level of client service on a daily basis through proactive account management, serving as the key client contact while also managing staff (both senior and junior) to successfully maintain and grow client relationships.
• Design and implement integrated public affairs campaigns to position client issues, messages, and priorities with key audiences that may include politicians (national, regional, and local), civil servants, media, trade associations, consumers, and other key stakeholders for our clients.
• Lead strategy development and craft effective messages for both prospective clients (as a key part of the new business process) and for existing clients.
• Monitor developments in key client issue areas and flag opportunities for further client engagement.
• Identify and lead new business opportunities for APCO.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of German public affairs and strategic communications campaign experience including leading successful teams.
• Exceptional presentation, writing, and analytical skills, and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.
• Solid project management experience, including overseeing a team and multiple deliverables, providing clear and concise feedback to maintain high standards.
• Demonstrated success in formulating and leading strategic engagements with external stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of German politics and a thorough understanding of how connections are built and policy is forged.

We are recognized as one of the best consultancies to work for in our industry, providing:

• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects with some of the industry’s best and brightest.
• A collegial and collaborative working environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around the world.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including: private medical insurance, a monthly mobility benefit (bike leasing or public transport ticket), access to our employee assistance program, UrbanSports Club membership with financial support, employer contribution to your private pension.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, including extensive training and personal development programs.
• Commitment to continuous learning through various L&D initiatives and platforms.
• An annual paid opportunity to contribute to your community via our APCO Gives Back scheme.
• An industry-leading global exchange program.

About APCO in Germany

APCO Germany has over 45 staff across 3 offices, working with more than 40 clients. As a central part of the global operations, APCO Germany leads many of the agency’s most dynamic assignments, especially on pressing issues like the transition to Net Zero and healthcare access. With a diverse, multilingual team, APCO remains at the forefront of Germany’s evolving communication landscape.

Careers at APCO

APCO is committed to building diverse teams that bring expertise and perspectives to our clients. We value differences in experience, viewpoints, and ideas, fostering a positive, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

About Us

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm founded in 1984, now a majority women-owned company with over 1,200 employees across 80 markets. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we provide strategic advice on financial, political, societal issues, and more, helping clients navigate complex environments and create impact.

We work with leaders across sectors including health, energy, tech, transportation, and consumer products, offering services in public affairs, crisis management, reputation, and global solutions. Our approach champions client interests, builds reputation, and accelerates progress through diverse talent and ideas.

We believe in working beyond traditional boundaries to foster progress and impact.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 1265
• Job Category: Consulting
• Posting Date: 05/15/2025, 12:07 PM