Senior Associate, London

at  Penta

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Penta (formerly Hume Brophy) is recruiting an early career consultant to support our expanding portfolio of clients. This will be an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 1-2 years of public affairs and
communications experience to play a key role in the next phase of our growth. Penta works with clients to solve complex global challenges by providing data-led solutions for
stakeholder strategy and engagement. Our intelligence drives strategic results for policy, risk, ESG and reputation.

ABOUT YOU

You will ideally have worked in an agency environment, or an in-house or government/regulatory role, and are looking to take the next step in your career. We are looking for an ambitious and intellectually curious individual who is willing to embrace our emphasis on data and intelligence-led projects and campaigns.

You will also have:

• Excellent English language communication skills, both written and spoken
• Superlative attention to detail
• A proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines
• The desire and determination to develop your career
• A personable approach – building strong client relationships is an important aspect of this role.

ABOUT US

We are not only a sector-led, political, regulatory and campaigning firm that delivers results for our clients to enhance their commercial outcomes and improve their operating environments; but also are led by data and insight, with the platform at the heart of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a strategic communications and/or public affairs professional with 2-4 years of experience to join our growing London Strategy team.
As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for playing a proactive role on a range of accounts and projects –
supporting Directors and Managing Directors to deliver on our clients’ objectives.
You will need to develop a strong understanding of clients’ core sectors in order to support and execute successful campaigns, using strategic messaging and effective tactics. A working understanding of the UK political and regulatory systems as well as familiarity with the UK media landscape is desirable, although we anticipate you will have the opportunity to work on projects spanning multiple jurisdictions. Furthermore, you need to be comfortable with data as you will have the opportunity to use our cutting-edge systems to support client strategies and outcomes.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Developing client relationships
• Executing tasks for account team leads and senior management
• Maintaining an awareness of current affairs and external developments, relevant to Penta business, and client objectives
• Cultivating and maintaining a network of contacts within political / media / analyst / regulatory communities, relevant to Penta’s business and client objectives
• Contributing to pitches and proposals and participating in delivering pitches and strategic presentations
• Being proactive and a commitment to supporting the development of our Associates and interns