Cicero Group is an integrated communications agency specialising in government relations, corporate PR, digital communications and market research aimed at policy, business and consumer audiences. Headquartered in London, Cicero Group has offices in Brussels, Washington DC and Singapore.
About the role:
We are recruiting for a senior associate/account manager to join our public affairs practice. The position can be based in London but working with the Brussels team. Regular travel to Brussels should be expected.
Position:
We require a dynamic individual with proven experience working on European policy issues (preferably financial services and/or health, food and drink and/or energy and commodities) in a consultancy, European institution or equivalent organisation.
The role will be in a fast moving environment helping our clients stay on top of the busy EU legislative landscape. The candidate will ideally have experience of managing public affairs campaigns and interacting with clients although comparable experience is also welcome.
Minimum tasks:
- Building and managing legislative campaigns;
- Developing a detailed knowledge of a number of policy and legislative issues;
- Monitoring, tracking and analysis of the EU legislative agenda;
- Helping to develop Cicero Group’s external presence including drafting briefings for public distribution, generating content for our website and supporting the development of our social media profile;
- Supporting new business activity including working on pitch teams and identifying and converting prospective new business targets.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent university degree and/or masters and/or PhD;
- Experience of EU policy is essential, gained through working in a European institution, trade body, consultancy or equivalent organisation;
- A “get up and go” attitude, ready to assist in a wide range of tasks, build networks and lead on specific projects, tasks or policy areas;
- Excellent written and communication skills;
- Fluency in English. An additional language would be an asset.