Luther Pendragon is one of the UK’s leading independent communications consultancies. We work with some of the largest and best-known corporations, trade associations, public sector bodies, NGOs, and government departments in the UK, as well as a range of smaller organisations with big ambitions.

Consultants at Luther Pendragon help deliver strategic communications, public affairs, media relations, reputation and crisis management, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement campaigns for our clients. They work with some of the largest and best-known corporations, trade associations, public sector bodies, NGOs, and government departments in the UK and around the world, as well as a range of smaller organisations with big ambitions, ranging from small-caps and start-ups to grassroots campaign groups and charities.

Consultants are an integral part of the Luther team, leading on delivery activity for clients and supporting a wide variety of corporate, marketing and new business initiatives. They work closely with people across the business, particularly the Senior Consultants and Associate Directors.

If you have excellent communication skills, are passionate about media and politics, thrive when involved in multiple projects at once, and want to do work that delivers policy change and social impact, then we would love to hear from you.

Person specification

• Minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in a consultancy, public affairs, political/policy or media environment.
• A strong grasp of the UK news agenda and media environment including broadcast, print and online, as well as social media channels.
• Understanding of the UK political system and processes, including devolved administrations, and the current policy landscape.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to tailor approach and content for different audiences.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills, demonstrating punctuality, preparation, and the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to speak confidently to present ideas to colleagues, clients and prospects.
• Confident using technology including AI and media and political monitoring systems.
• Networking skills, and the confidence and ability to take part in new business pitches.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Flexibility to adapt as the company’s needs evolve.
• Proactivity and passionate about the work.
• Collaborative approach to working as part of a team.
• Willingness to take responsibility and strive for high quality at all times.
• Creativity to suggest improvements to the way things are done and problem solve by thinking laterally and proposing new approaches to situations.
• Supportive approach to help the business achieve its objectives.

Role requirements and responsibilities

• Helping develop and implement corporate communications, PR, public affairs and thought leadership strategies and campaigns.
• Supporting reputation management and crisis communications projects.
• Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and service providers, including managing expectations and dealing appropriately with difficult situations.
• Drafting a wide range of materials including press releases, media statements, articles, blogs, policy briefings, reports, letters, social media posts, infographics, and video scripts.
• Liaising with journalists, producers, MPs, Peers, advisors, and researchers and other target audiences to deliver client campaigns.
• Advising on the effective use of different social media channels.
• Helping organise events, including liaising with venues and suppliers, managing attendee lists, and drafting speech notes and invitations.
• Providing strategic advice.
• Running internal and external meetings or sections of meetings as required.
• Using quantitative and qualitative research methods to gather data and analysing the findings to identify relevant trends and interesting stories.
• Building a strong network of contacts relevant to the business.
• Collaborating on new business proposals and pitches.
• Contributing to company-wide initiatives including marketing and corporate events.

Salary for the role is competitive and dependent on experience.

Luther offers a range of benefits to staff, including a structured training and development programme, one-to-one mentoring, and the option for hybrid working.

Please email your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you are interested and how you meet the criteria to recruitment@luther.co.uk using the subject line Consultant application. Please note in your application that you found this role through our website.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are required to interview at Luther Pendragon’s offices in the City of London.

About Luther

We believe in the power of communications as a tool to help solve our clients’ biggest commercial, operational and strategic challenges. Working in collaboration, we’re passionate about delivering meaningful change and high impact. ​

We take an evidence-led approach to campaigns, applying systems and processes honed over our 30-year heritage. We’re a communications consultancy, acting as expert and essential advisors on sensitive issues. ​

We provide public affairs, media relations, thought leadership and crisis support to help organisations manage and enhance their reputations. Our integrated approach helps to deliver a wide range of organisational objectives.