Consultant / Senior Associate (m/f/d) Policy & Public Affairs

With over 1,000 team members across 25 offices on three continents, FGS Global is the world’s No. 1 strategic communications consultancy. In Europe, we are a team of more than 250 employees working in seven offices in Germany, Brussels, Paris and Zurich. When the stakes are high for our clients, especially in critical and complex situations, we safeguard their reputation and advance dialogue with key stakeholders on their behalf. Our approach is integrated, our teams are diverse with experience from journalism, corporate communications, digital communications, politics and investor relations. To support our ambitions for growth, we are looking for people who share our passion for communication. Who get a kick out of a challenge, who thrive when curiosity and creativity are needed. People who are confident, even when they have several balls in the air at once. People who find the right words even when everyone else is speechless. If this sounds like you – we could be a perfect match.

Our experts in our Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy practice with Offices in Berlin, Paris and Brussels advice companies regarding the impact of political, societal and economic developments on their business model as well as on the strategic positioning in that context. That includes support for the advocacy of legitimate interests, media engagement as well as the analysis and recommendations for the optimal organization of the areas of Governmental Relations and Policy. Our Brussels office serves as the EU hub of Finsbury Glover Hering.

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What tasks you can look forward to

Assessing political and regulatory developments and advising on strategies as well as dedicated campaigns to shape public policy and the surrounding media debate.
Taking on a project lead/management role, contributing to the development of more junior colleagues, as well as establishing yourself as a key client contact.
Drawing on your sectoral and/or policy expertise, your everyday tasks will include gathering political and societal insights and advising clients on their strategic significance, building policy and media networks, formulating communication materials, developing and presenting recommendations to the client, and supporting outreach with relevant EU stakeholders.
Supporting our team in client acquisition and the further development of existing mandates.

What you will bring along

You have gained at least two years’ work experience in a relevant field e.g. policy(-making), government relations, legal advisory; institutional experience, expertise in a specific policy field, in media/media relations or digital campaigning is an asset.
You graduated with excellent results
You show an entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity and strong competence in task/project management.
You have gained a keen understanding of and interest in politics and policymaking, societal trends and economics, as well as the interplay between them.
You demonstrate outstanding skills in written and spoken English. Knowledge of German and other European languages is a plus.

What we can offer you

Attractive compensation package
An inspiring working environment as well as exciting tasks and attractive development prospects
Induction and individual support from an experienced senior consultant
Deepening of your expertise with regard to different sectors and areas of competence through close cooperation of our integrated project teams
Continuous training opportunities (Finsbury Glover Hering Academy)
A dedicated, supportive and growing team
A corporate culture that combines excellence with team spirit
The opportunity to work flexibly both in our offices and from home

We look forward to your complete application (incl. all relevant academic and professional certificates and/or reference letters). In case of further questions, you can reach Ms. Eva Scharfschwerdt at +49 69 92 18 74-28.