About the job

Charlesbye is looking for a bright, ambitious and driven individual ready to take their next career step and join our thriving integrated public affairs and communications team.

Charlesbye is a full-service strategic communications company. We advise FTSE 100 companies, global brands, frontier AI labs, and fast-growing start-ups on their Series A. What connects them is that they come to us when the stakes are high and the answer is not obvious.

We're looking for someone with experience in politics, business, or public affairs who's ready to progress their career at a competitive, fast-growing agency, based in our London Bridge office.

The role:

Associates form the foundation of delivery across our accounts, providing essential support to smooth day-to-day delivery and exceptional team and client service. You'll be the first line of monitoring and briefing - translating political, media, and stakeholder developments into clear, actionable updates - while building strong foundations in research, drafting, communication, and organisation.

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting high-quality political, media, and stakeholder monitoring, and summarising the implications for client teams.
• Drafting accurate, timely briefings for internal and client use.
• Preparing agendas, taking notes, and managing follow-up actions from meetings.
• Supporting outreach and engagement programmes, including updating contact trackers and following up on actions.
• Assisting with drafting materials such as press notices, consultation responses, and briefing notes.
• Setting up and managing client calls, ensuring logistics and preparation are seamless.
• Building relationships with researchers and other political stakeholders, and developing your own political network.
• Planning and running events.
• Contributing to team discussions and account delivery with enthusiasm and reliability.

What we’re looking for:

• Up to two years' experience, having started your career in consultancy, public affairs, or communications.
• A strong understanding of UK politics, parliament, and/or the media landscape, demonstrated through current or previous roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with precise attention to detail.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep track of multiple strands of monitoring across government sources, media, and external reports.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team, including giving feedback and communicating across stakeholders.
• Proactive and curious about politics, media, and public affairs, with emerging judgement and a willingness to take initiative.
• Reliable, thorough, and meticulous in execution, with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Benefits:

• Salary £28,000-32,000, dependent on experience
• Generous bonus scheme 
• Company pension
• 25 days paid leave plus public holidays
• London Bridge office 
• Structured professional development
• Work from anywhere one week per year 

To apply, send your CV and a one-page covering letter on why you think you would be a great hire for Charlesbye, to recruitment@charlesbyestrategy.com by COP 16th September 2026.