Senior Communications Consultant in London

Our client, an award winning global agency, is looking for an ambitious Senior Communications Consultant to join their growing Energy, Renewables & Industrials team here in London but supporting across a client base that spans the USA, the Middle East and APAC.

As a multi award-winning full service communications agency our client supports some of the UKs most high profile clients across a multitude of industries including Financial Services, Technology and Venture Capital, Professional Services, Sustainability, and Energy, Renewables and Industrial.

Due to the nature of the structure within the ER&I team, this role will have a prominent leadership position here in London and is a truly exciting opportunity.

Role:

• Competent in managing and nurturing connections with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders at diverse organisational levels
• Play a key role in client planning and execution, generating ideas to help clients achieve their communications objectives
• Confidently and maturely providing strategic counsel to senior business leaders in various fields, including corporate communications, campaign strategy, reputation management, strategic content development, corporate narrative development, and influencer mapping
• Drive activity to generate positive media coverage for clients - selling in stories to media proactively and spotting opportunities
• Leading comprehensive integrated campaigns across internal and external channels, targeting a wide range of stakeholders, from insight development and strategy to content creation, activation, and measurement
• Familiarity with leveraging integrated communication platforms, particularly social media, for effective messaging
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the traditional and social / digital media landscape to capitalise on opportunities for clients and support senior team members in identifying potential risks
• Drafting communications on behalf of clients, with minimal need for changes / oversight – from press releases and social media content to reactive statements and Q&As
• Play an active role in supporting new business opportunities, assisting the team in developing and presenting new business proposals
• Developing and enhancing client relationships, identifying growth opportunities with existing clients, and expanding the firm's reach with new businesses through innovative ideas and services
• Proactively network with contacts and potential clients; maintain and develop relationships with relevant journalists and analysts to inform and create opportunities for clients
• Coaching and supporting internal team members in their professional development, providing new ideas and inspiration for the firm

Requirements:

• Previous involvement in one or more of the following industries: renewable energy, traditional energy, mobility, power, maritime activities, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and chemicals.
• Outstanding written communication, research prowess, and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of media and industry operations, including prominent figures, ongoing developments, and a robust network of journalists
• Dedication to exploring and securing new business prospects
• An effective team player with collaborative and pragmatic approach to working
• Creative, ambitious, and confident enough to deal with client matters at all levels
• Ability to drive and maintain momentum of account activity, adept at maintaining client service while juggling multiple demands
• Keen to take an active role in guiding and bringing on junior team members, as well as broader team management and growth

Here at Sapio Consulting we are not only proud to be equal opportunity employers in our own right but are also committed to and in the privileged position of being able to support each and every one of our clients and partners in their Diversity & Inclusion objectives and initiatives.

Our clients are equal opportunity employers and on their behalf we welcome candidates, applicants or prospective applicants regardless Age, Disability, Neurodiversity, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender identity or expression, Marriage or Civil Partnership or Partnership status, Pregnancy and Maternity or Parental status, Race, Religion or Beliefs, and Political Opinion