Luther believes in the power of communications to help solve organisations’ biggest commercial, operational and strategic challenges. Our team are curious, collaborative and committed to delivering excellence.

We are recruiting for a consultant who can demonstrate the following skills, competencies and experience:

• More than two years’ experience providing corporate communications and public affairs support, including in the health and financial services sectors, preferably in an agency or consultancy environment.
• Detailed understanding of the UK political system and current policy landscape.
• Excellent research and writing skills, able to summarise complex ideas succinctly.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, confident speaking in group situations.
• Able to prioritise effectively and deliver on multiple projects at once.
• Creativity and enthusiasm, eager to find solutions to challenges and suggest new approaches.

The core consultant responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships with clients, journalists, politicians and other stakeholders.
• Gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative data to identify relevant trends.
• Conducting monitoring and horizon scanning and providing advice for clients on appropriate responses.
• Liaising with MPs and their offices to secure engagement in client campaigns, and drafting related policy briefings.
• Drafting and successfully pitching a wide range of media materials including press releases, statements and articles.
• Confidently advising clients on how they can use social media channels to broaden engagement.
• Helping organise events, including liaising with venues, compiling invitee lists and invitations and managing attendees.
• Contributing to Luther’s new business and marketing activities.

The salary band for this role is £32,000 – £39,000 depending on experience and capability.

Luther offers a range of benefits to staff, including a structured training and development programme, annual company strategy days, one-to-one mentoring, discretionary annual bonus, new business and recruitment incentive schemes, additional annual leave for length of service, private medical insurance, interest-free travel and clothing loans, and cycle to work support.

We operate a hybrid model of working with the expectation that consultants will be in our central London office three to four days a week, depending on meetings and other client requirements.

We value diversity of experience so we welcome interest from people from different backgrounds.

To apply, candidates should email a short covering letter and CV explaining why you are interested and how you meet the criteria to recruitment@luther.co.uk using the subject line ‘Consultant application‘.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. First and second round interviews will take place over the summer.