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Aequitas Global is an award-winning international public policy and communications consultancy. We are a purpose-driven business made up of committed individuals based in the UK and Nigeria.

Job purpose

As a Senior Consultant you are primarily responsible for the management of client teams and the delivery of client work plans. You will be an experienced project manager who can deliver projects on time and to a high quality. Your clients will be operating predominantly in the International Development space; experience in this sector is desirable.

Job Criteria

Client Management

  • Demonstrable agency experience;
  • Experience developing client strategies and demonstrable ability to manage, develop and lead the internal team;
  • Excellent project management skills, able to move projects forward according to agreed milestones;
  • Ability to work independently, producing high-quality written content for a range of audiences;
  • Experience working with complex issues or client accounts;
  • Confident engaging with and managing clients, working internationally and across a range of areas – e.g. politics, commercial, international development, philanthropy;
  • Digital strategy and/or implementation experience desirable;
  • Crisis communications experience desirable.

Business Growth

  • Proven experience of identifying, managing and securing new business opportunities and/or growing a client account;
  • Evidence of a network of contacts for new business and ability to undertake new business activity.

Your Core Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including creating written content for a range of audiences;
  • Excellent project management and organisation skills;
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams;
  • Experience in managing media relations projects;
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do attitude;
  • Excellent interpersonal and listening skills;
  • Excellent client relationship management skills;
  • Interest in politics and/or international affairs (African media, policy, or development experience desirable);
  • Ability to drive client activity;
  • Excellent attention to detail.

Aequitas Global provides services to a broad range of public sector, non-profit, and commercial clients. In all of our operations we are committed to providing equal opportunities, which is demonstrated through our employment policies, procedures and practices.

To Apply

Please click on the Apply button below to submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role and your CV, and when applying clearly state that you saw the role through the PubAffairs network.

The application process will consist of two interviews and a written skills assessment.

The start date is 6th January 2025. 

Due to the number of applications, we will only be able to respond to those who have successfully reached the interview stage.

Apply online

  • Fill out the short form below and upload your CV.

Closing date

The closing date for applications for this post is 9:00am on Monday 25th November 2024