Public Affairs and Communications Executive

6 months ago


London, United Kingdom Hanbury Strategy Full time

**Executive - Hanbury Strategy**

**About Hanbury Strategy**

We turn insight into impact. Whether you face a communications challenge or have a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of public opinion, the press and politics to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
We are seeking an enthusiastic new recruit with a keen interest in the media, politics and campaigns to join our team and support across a variety of projects.

You will work directly with colleagues at all levels of the company, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills with experienced professionals from across the worlds of politics, business and media. You will be involved in a range of tasks and projects, which might include:

- Drafting background briefings and conducting desk research on a range of policy areas and important issues.
- Monitoring for key developments in the press and Parliament that are relevant to clients.
- Drafting a range of media materials, including press releases and op-eds.
- Researching, analysing and collating political outputs from Westminster, Whitehall and regulators, and ensuring these are presented in a client-friendly format.
- Assisting with business development.

**You will**:

- Have at least a years’ experience working in public affairs (agency or in house), policy, politics, communications or the media.
- Have a genuine interest in public relations, communications and politics.
- Be able to operate as a generalist - eager to learn a lot, at pace, about new industries and policy areas.
- Dedicated to producing high quality work and going the extra mile.
- Be a proactive ‘self-starter’: someone who takes the initiative to volunteer for tasks, and offers ideas at meetings.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be organised and have good time management: you can juggle different activities, understanding what needs to be prioritised, and communicate when different issues conflict.
- Show attention to detail: you consistently ensure that you review your pieces of work and submit to a good standard even when things are busy.
- Have the ability to work well within teams.
- Have a strong work ethic.

**Benefits**:

- 28 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas.
- Pension plan - 4% company contribution.
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
- Normal working hours are 9am - 6pm.
- Offices in London Bridge - we are a hybrid working company.
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
- Work from abroad policy for up to 20 days a year.
- The opportunity to opt in to Vitality including private health care and subsidised gym.
- A rich and diverse people development programme including fortnightly internal training sessions and a full annual programme of external trainers and inspirational speakers.



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