Senior Consultant

Lexington is looking for an ambitious, experienced, and enthusiastic Senior Consultant to join our Public Affairs team. This level is equivalent to Account Director and requires about 5-6 years' experience in public affairs, politics or policy roles.
Lexington is a rapidly growing agency that delivers positive change to shape the future for global businesses, organisations and society. We work to shape tomorrow by engaging audiences, breaking consumer barriers, driving new ideas and raising awareness. Currently around 110 people, we have offices in London, Manchester and the UAE.
We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level.
Working pattern: We work a minimum of 3 days a week in our central London office (Holborn).
THE BIG PICTURE:
You will form an integral part of busy account teams delivering campaigns to help solve wide ranging political, regulatory and policy issues for some of the UK’s biggest companies. You will also advise clients in ‘start-up’ businesses who are trying to establish themselves here in the UK. From some of the UK’s most recognisable brands to some of the most dynamic new companies, you will use your significant client experience and understanding of the political environment to help them navigate a rapidly changing landscape.
You will be working with business and organisations across sectors such as transport, infrastructure, tech, creative industries, and FMCG. You will be responsible for helping to define, develop and deliver Lexington’s work with clients – providing political and policy insight and advice.
THE ROLE:
Client delivery
Manage a range of client accounts and relationships – from big international brands to smaller start-ups
Develop compelling public affairs and communications campaigns to deliver tangible change, acting as day-to-day lead on project implementation
Take an active role in new business activity, including seeking out new leads, drafting proposals and taking part in new business pitches
Provide timely and insightful advice across the business and to clients
Map stakeholders across Westminster and Whitehall and identify avenues for engagement
Support and deliver impactful media engagement, liaison, and integrated digital campaigns
Effective management and mentorship to help team members reach their full potential.
Client Management
Day-to-day management of accounts, including account resourcing and quality assurance
Managing and developing key client relationships.
Business Development
Developing new contacts, leading pitches and writing proposals to win new business and new clients
Attending networking events and generating leads
Developing website and marketing content
Devising and organising marketing events.
Team Management
Management of consultants and research executives across accounts, ensuring their timely delivery of client work.
YOUR PROFILE:
An established agency professional who has significant client handling and new business experience is ideal though related backgrounds will also be considered
You will have a thorough understanding of the political landscape and the ability to apply that knowledge across a wide range of sectors
You will be able to deliver consistently high-quality written communications and have strong organisational and project management skills, being capable of acting as counsel to clients, and creating and implementing work plans
A strong communicator and collaborative team member, but equally someone who is able to exercise judgment independently of senior leadership and take key decisions on individual accounts
You will have strong personal skills, an interest in current affairs and a thirst to understand your clients and the sectors in which they operate
A strong, provable track-record in new business development is essential
A specific background in one of the following areas is also desirable: financial services, transport, retail, tech.
What else to know about Lexington?
We are proud of our commitments to create shared value for people and planet, which include:
Fostering an inclusive culture:
Work is a huge part of our lives. That’s why at Lexington we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level.
Lexington has an established training scheme tailored to different job levels and roles, which covers leadership skills, people management, wellbeing and resilience. We became a signatory to the Time to Change mental health pledge in 2020 and have since set up a wellbeing network, which promotes employee health and wellbeing through a variety of initiatives. To drive diversity in our business and sector, we partner with the Taylor Bennet Foundation, a charity that exists to encourage ethnic minority graduates to pursue a career in our sector.
Investing in Communities:
Our Community working group oversees our pro bono programme, as well as our volunteering initiatives and fundraising activity. Many organisations lack the expertise and resources to achieve the political, media or digital impact that their causes deserve. At Lexington, we commit to providing £160,000 of free advice to charities each year. Over the past year, we have helped fourteen charities with a variety of communications campaigns, including The School for Social Entrepreneurs, The Girl’s Network, Making the Leap and Magic Breakfast. Among our benefits are two paid days a year for colleagues to volunteer for causes that are important to them.
Protecting the environment:
We have joined the UN’s Race to Zero campaign by signing the SME Climate Commitment to halve our greenhouse gas emissions before 2030, achieve net zero before 2050, and disclose our progress on a yearly basis. Our Environment working group oversees these goals, helping Lexington to take steps to make more sustainable procurement decisions, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and inspire everyone who works at Lexington to live greener lifestyles.