Job Description

Based in beautiful offices overlooking the Thames in central London, FGS Global is a leading global strategic communications consultancy operating from 31 offices around the world.


We are looking for Senior Associates and Associate Directors to join our Global Public Affairs team to provide an exceptional service to our high-profile corporate and investor clients across sectors and a range of mandates including M&A, reputation-building and crisis.


We are specifically looking for great candidates to join our pan-European (UK and EU-focused) Energy, Financial Services and Technology, Media & Telecommunications teams (TMT), where you'll work at the nexus of policy and business in both the UK and across Europe.


When you join FGS Global, you get access to the most interesting business challenges, senior advisors and clients and the opportunity to develop quickly through your work. We offer a rich programme of talks, training and events spanning business, politics, diversity & inclusion and the arts. We are a friendly, driven team working in a fast-paced but fun environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Analysis

: deploying effective research techniques to offer relevant, practical and forward-looking written and oral insights for existing clients and in support of new business opportunities.

Relationship building

: identifying, mapping and building effective relationships with key policy, political, and regulatory stakeholders and clients.

Policy depth:

ensuring you remain at the forefront of your sector's dynamic policy and regulatory agenda to inform both client advice and engagement strategies.

Client account management:

serve as a day-to-day contact on client and project accounts, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget.

New business

: helping identify potential clients across practice area and geographies as well as assisting with company specific research to support pitching and business development.

Necessary attributes

Bachelor's level degree, MPP, MPA or MBA preferred 3 to 6 years of experience in government, parliament, international organisation, regulator, trade association, political party, policy-focused public affairs agency or strategic advisory firm. Demonstrable interest and experience advising clients on policy, politics and/or regulation related to the Energy, Financial Services or TMT sector. Deep knowledge of the UK or EU policy making process (ideally both) Able to build strong relationships; potential to command the confidence of others internally & externally Hard working, flexible, adaptable and proactive Organised, efficient, takes ownership, trusted to deliver to deadline Independent, clear and creative thinking, takes initiatives, goes beyond the expected, spots opportunities and innovates * Continually seeks to broaden knowledge and contact base through networking;