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We are looking for a talented Senior Consultant (Public Affairs, Engagement, Property) to play a key role in our vibrant office in central Manchester.

At Lexington, we focus on getting the most talented people in the room to do the best quality work, and building a fun and rewarding culture where people love their work and develop their careers.

The successful applicant will work with a fantastic variety of clients, providing support across public affairs, corporate communications and engagement. Our core business is providing strategic advice and services across real estate and property, including energy, housing, transport and infrastructure.

We need excellent copy writers and terrific communicators, able to express themselves confidently and articulately. Agency and inhouse experience are both warmly welcomed. Experience of property communications, including community and stakeholder engagement, is desirable but not essential.

If your skills match what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Our work is often political in nature, so political experience and understanding is an advantage, for example experience of being a local councillor, or working for a political party or MP, of any political persuasion.

Key skills and character:

• Positive, enthusiastic and problem-solving

• Excellent copywriter, producing high-quality work to deadlines

• A confident, articulate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Organised, with strong time management skills and attention to detail

• Clear strategic thinker with problem solving abilities

• Able to work independently, take the initiative and solve problems

Desirable experience:

• Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or property

• Experience working in strategic communications roles inhouse

• Record of successful client management and account development in agency

• Working for a political party or being a local councillor

• Familiarity with the planning system, including community and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities will include:

• Owning client relationships and providing strategic communications advice and services

• Playing a key role responding to new business briefs and pitching to prospective clients

• Developing and delivering communication, campaign and engagement strategies

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide quality assurance across accounts

• Mentoring junior colleagues and playing a role in their professional development

In return you will work within a talented team of public affairs professionals in a well-established and respected consultancy, with excellent career and personal development opportunities.

How to apply

Please send your CV to rob.loughenbury@lexcomm.co.uk. At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level. Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other basis protected by law.

Interview process/Start Dates

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The role is for an immediate start, subject to notice periods, where applicable.

Salary

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include an annual performance related bonus, health cover, Personal Development Voucher, Volunteer Days, Cycle to Work scheme, half-day birthday leave, regular social events, and more.

‍Location: London (Hybrid) 

Company: Lexington Communications 

Job Details 

Lexington is a leading independent strategic communications and public affairs consultancy. We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Director to play a senior leadership role in our Corporate Communications & Reputation team, helping to strengthen and grow our UK business while expanding our international communications capabilities. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications leader with a strong track record in corporate reputation, integrated communications and business development. We are looking for someone who can provide outstanding strategic counsel to UK clients, build and grow senior relationships, and bring the experience and networks to deliver sophisticated communications programmes across international markets, particularly the US. 

Our Corporate Communications & Reputation team works with organisations across a range of sectors, helping them build, protect and enhance their reputations in an increasingly complex media, political and stakeholder environment. We combine strategic insight, creative thinking and an understanding of the issues shaping business and society to help clients tell compelling stories, navigate challenges and engage the audiences that matter. 

As part of the team, you will help shape the next phase of our corporate communications offer, working with UK and international clients on challenges ranging from corporate positioning and reputation management to thought leadership, issues management and integrated communications campaigns. 

About the role 

As a Director, you will sit on the agency’s Senior Leadership Team, and play a central role in the leadership and growth of our Corporate Communications & Reputation practice, combining responsibility for developing our UK client base and capabilities with helping to build our international communications offer. 

You will be a trusted adviser to senior clients, providing high-quality strategic counsel on complex corporate communications and reputation challenges. You will lead integrated communications programmes, develop and grow client relationships, and help identify new opportunities across sectors and markets. 

A key part of the role will be strengthening our position in the UK market, bringing fresh thinking, strong media and industry relationships, and the commercial drive to develop new business. Alongside this, you will draw on your international experience to advise clients with cross-border communications needs, build relationships with international partners and support the delivery of multi-market campaigns, particularly those involving the US, EMEA and APAC.  

You will work closely with senior colleagues across Lexington, drawing on expertise in public affairs, digital, stakeholder engagement and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for clients. 

You will also play an important role in leading and developing the team, contributing to the wider business strategy and helping to shape the continued growth of Lexington. 

Key responsibilities 

• Strategic leadership: Help shape the direction and growth of Lexington's Corporate Communications & Reputation team, strengthening our UK market position while developing our international capabilities and opportunities. 

• Senior client counsel: Act as a trusted adviser to senior executives and leadership teams, providing expert advice on corporate positioning, reputation management, media engagement and complex communications challenges. 

• Integrated communications: Lead sophisticated UK and international communications programmes, bringing together corporate communications, media relations, digital, public affairs and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable outcomes. 

• Media relations and reputation: Oversee proactive media strategies, corporate storytelling, thought leadership and issues management, drawing on strong knowledge of the UK and international media landscapes. 

• Business development: Identify, pitch and secure new business opportunities, building senior relationships, growing existing accounts and developing partnerships in the UK and internationally, particularly the US. 

• Innovation and proposition development: Anticipate evolving client needs and emerging opportunities, including those created by AI and new technologies, and help to develop distinctive, commercially viable propositions and solutions in response. 

• Commercial management: Take responsibility for revenue growth and financial performance, including account profitability, budgeting, resourcing and forecasting. 

• Team and agency leadership: Lead, mentor and develop colleagues, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture and working across Lexington's practices to strengthen our integrated offer and contribute to wider business strategy. 

About you 

We are looking for an experienced communications leader who combines excellent strategic judgement with strong commercial instincts, deep knowledge of the UK communications landscape and meaningful international experience. 

You will ideally have: 

• Significant senior-level experience in a strategic communications, corporate affairs or PR consultancy, with a strong track record in corporate communications and reputation management. 

• Deep knowledge of the UK corporate communications and media landscape, with established relationships and experience advising senior business leaders on complex reputational challenges. 

• Substantial international communications experience, including leading integrated, multi-market programmes, with a strong understanding of the US communications market and experience working with US clients or delivering campaigns in the market. 

• A proven track record of winning new business, growing client relationships and contributing to the commercial success of a communications practice, supported by strong UK and international networks. 

• Experience developing and leading integrated communications campaigns across earned media, digital, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. 

• Strong commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset, with experience managing budgets, profitability and business growth. 

• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor colleagues, build high-performing teams and work collaboratively across disciplines and markets. 

Above all, we are looking for someone who combines the credibility and experience to lead senior UK client relationships with the international perspective to help our clients navigate an increasingly interconnected world. You will bring strategic insight, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach, with the drive to strengthen our existing business and help shape its future growth. 

Benefits 

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Discretionary annual bonus 

• 25 days' annual leave, plus additional tenure-based leave 

• Half-day off for your birthday 

• Two paid volunteering days 

• £250 annual personal development grant 

• Private healthcare option 

• Early finish every Friday throughout August 

• Free breakfast in the office 

• Summer and Christmas parties, plus regular team socials 

• Ongoing professional development through external training, internal learning programmes, coaching and Lunch & Learns 

• Statutory employer pension contribution 

• Hybrid working, with an expectation of three days per week in our London office 

Application details 

To apply for the role, please apply directly or send a CV and short cover note to Darcie Farrell, Head of Corporate Communications & Reputation at darcie.farrell@lexcomm.co.uk  

Please use the subject line: Director (Corporate Communications & Reputation) Application. 

Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. 

Location: London (Hybrid)

Lexington is looking for an ambitious and experienced Associate Director with deep expertise in healthcare communications and media relations to join the leadership team of our award‑winning healthcare practice.

This is an opportunity to lead high‑profile UK and international accounts, oversee complex communications programmes, develop talented consultants, win new business and play a key role in the continued growth of the agency. Working across corporate communications, crisis and issues management, media relations and integrated campaigns, you’ll help some of the world’s leading healthcare organisations build their reputation, navigate scrutiny and drive meaningful change for patients and healthcare systems.

Lexington is a leading independent strategic consultancy and part of kyu, a global collective of over 20 creative firms delivering integrated strategy, behavioural science, design, and transformation. We deliver positive change for global businesses, organisations and society, with offices in London and Manchester, and an established network of international agency partners through the FIPRA network.

About the role and the practice

Our healthcare team sits at the intersection of policy, politics, the media and innovation. We work across a diverse portfolio of UK and global clients spanning the pharmaceutical, medtech, NHS, independent sector and charity sectors. We help organisations tackle some of healthcare’s most pressing challenges, from improving access to innovative medicines and technologies, to reducing health inequalities and supporting the transformation of healthcare services.

Our work encompasses strategic communications, media relations, crisis and issues management, public affairs, policy, marketing, stakeholder engagement and corporate reputation.

As an Associate Director, you will be a senior leader within the practice, providing strategic communications and media advice to clients while helping shape the future of the team. You will lead major client relationships and oversee communications and crisis response programmes, support and develop junior colleagues, and identify and contribute to new business and marketing. You will thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where we value new ideas, creativity and strong judgement.

About you

Deep experience in healthcare communications, media relations and corporate reputation, ideally including crisis comms, issues management and media training.

• Strong understanding of UK media dynamics and proven experience leading communications programmes under pressure.

• Experience working with NHS organisations, independent sector providers, pharmaceutical or medtech companies.

• Strong understanding of UK politics, the NHS and how policy and operational pressures shape communications challenges.

• Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders confidently and persuasively.

• Proven experience leading complex programmes and delivering outstanding client service.

• Entrepreneurial with strong commercial instincts, ideally with experience contributing to account growth and leading new business activity.

• Experience managing and developing teams.

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and sensitively.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at pace.

Key responsibilities

•  Strategic communications: Lead high‑impact communications, media relations and reputation programmes across the healthcare sector.

• Crisis and issues management: Oversee issues preparedness, scenario planning, crisis response and reputation risk management for clients facing scrutiny or operational pressure.

• Media relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with national, trade and broadcast media; shape narratives; secure coverage; and manage reactive media engagement.

• Media training: Design and deliver media training and spokesperson preparation for senior leaders in the health and life sciences sectors.

• Senior counsel: Act as a trusted senior adviser, providing strategic counsel on communications strategy, messaging, risk and reputation.

• Campaign development: Oversee the development and delivery of integrated campaigns, ensuring clarity of narrative, strong creative execution and clear outcomes.

• Team leadership: Lead account teams, providing direction, and quality assurance.

• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders including healthcare leaders, clinicians, policymakers, media and industry bodies.

• Commercial growth: Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and contribute to the commercial success of the healthcare practice through new business.

• Marketing: Contribute to the healthcare practice’s marketing, thought leadership and profile‑raising activity.

• People development: Support the development of consultants across the team, helping them grow and progress in their careers.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

•  Discretionary annual bonus (paid each year to date).

• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata), plus one additional day for every two years of service.

• Additional half‑day off for your birthday.

• Two paid volunteering days each year.

• £250 annual personal development grant (to support your health and wellbeing).

• Private healthcare option.

• Early finish every Friday throughout August.

• Free breakfast in the office.

• Summer and Christmas parties, plus regular team socials.

• Ongoing professional development through external training, internal learning programmes, coaching and Lunch & Learns.

• Statutory employer pension contribution.

• Hybrid working, with an expectation of three days per week in our London office.

 Application details

At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will give proper consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

 To apply for the role, please send a CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for Lexington Health and what you would bring to the role to: will.culliford@lexcomm.co.uk. Please use the subject line: Associate Director (Health) Application.

 For further details about Lexington, please visit our website: https://www.lexcomm.co.uk/

 Interview process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview and, if successful, a second‑stage interview which will include a written task or presentation. The role is for an immediate start, subject to notice periods.

Location: London (Hybrid) 

Are you an experienced healthcare public affairs or communications specialist?  We are looking for an ambitious Senior Consultant (Account Director) to play a key role in our growing healthcare practice in London. We are interested in hearing from candidates with experience working in a consultancy, communications, public affairs, policy, media, healthcare or related environment. 

 Lexington is a leading independent strategic consultancy and part of kyu, a global collective of over 20 creative firms delivering integrated strategy, behavioural science, design, and transformation. We deliver positive change to shape the future for global businesses, organisations and society, with offices in London and Manchester, and an established network of international agency partners through the FIPRA network. 

About the role and the practice

Our healthcare team sits at the intersection of policy, politics, the media and innovation. We work across a diverse portfolio of UK and global clients spanning the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, NHS and charity sectors. We help organisations tackle some of healthcare's most pressing challenges, from improving access to innovative medicines and technologies, to reducing health inequalities and supporting the transformation of healthcare services. 

Our work in the health practice is integrated, combining strategic communications, public affairs, policy, stakeholder engagement and corporate reputation.   

The Senior Consultant will be assigned to the day to day running of client accounts, drawing on their expertise in communications, public affairs, or integrated accounts. The aim of the role is to be the go-to expert around the management of client projects, overseeing the delivery of integrated public affairs and communications programmes and campaigns for clients, against agreed objectives. You would also have an important role supporting the senior team advising clients, developing strategy and new business proposals and pitches.  

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to further their career at the intersection of healthcare, policy, communications and public affairs and develop quickly in a fast-paced, high performing team.  

About you

• Strong understanding of UK politics, the NHS, and how policy is shaped and influenced. 

• Strong understanding of the UK media and experience of working on communications programmes. 

• Experience in global campaign delivery desirable but not essential. 

• 4+ years’ experience in either public affairs and policy or communications and media relations is essential, but applicants do not need experience of both disciplines

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively. 

• Strong organisational skill and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Proven experience of delivering projects. 

• Line management experience, desirable but not essential. 

Key responsibilities

• Campaign delivery: Plan and execute strategic public affairs and communications campaigns across the healthcare sector, ensuring measurable impact for clients. 

• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including policymakers, healthcare professionals, media, and industry bodies. 

• Content development: Draft briefings, reports, speeches, social media content, press releases, and other materials tailored to client objectives. 

• Project management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations exceeded. Take responsibility for account resourcing, budgeting and invoicing.  

• Event planning: Assist in organising and managing client events, roundtables, webinars, and conferences. 

• Networking and business development: Network effectively and use your contacts and connections to contribute to the ongoing success of Lexington.  

• New business delivery: Identify, develop and pitch new business opportunities for prospects.  

• People management: Support junior members of the team to grow and develop in their careers 

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Discretionary annual bonus (paid each year to date). 

• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata), plus one additional day for every two years of service. 

• Additional half-day off for your birthday. 

• Two paid volunteering days each year. 

• £250 annual personal development grant (to put towards your health and wellbeing). 

• Private healthcare option. 

• Early finish every Friday throughout August. 

• Free breakfast in the office. 

• Summer and Christmas parties, plus regular team socials. 

• Ongoing professional development through external training, internal learning programmes, coaching and Lunch & Learns. 

• Statutory employer pension contribution. 

• Hybrid working, with an expectation of three days per week in our London office. 

Application details

At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will give proper consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. 

To apply for the role, please send a CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for Lexington Health and what you would bring to the role to: alice.inch@lexcomm.co.uk. Please use the following subject line; Senior Consultant (Health) Application. 

For further details about Lexington, please visit our website: https://www.lexcomm.co.uk/

Interview process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview and, if successful, a second-stage interview which will include a written task or presentation. The role is for an immediate start subject to notice periods.  

Location: London (Hybrid) 

Job Details 

Lexington is a leading independent strategic communications and public affairs consultancy. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Senior Consultant (equivalent to a Senior Account Manager or Account Director) to play a central role in our Corporate Communications & Reputation team. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong agency or in-house experience to take ownership of client relationships, deliver high-impact communications programmes, provide strategic advice and help grow our corporate communications offer. 

Our Corporate Communications & Reputation team works with organisations across a range of sectors, helping them build, protect and enhance their reputations in an increasingly complex media, political and stakeholder environment. We combine strategic insight, creative thinking and deep understanding of the issues shaping business and society to help clients tell compelling stories, navigate challenges and engage the audiences that matter. 

As part of the team, you will advise clients on a broad range of corporate communications challenges, from building corporate profiles and securing positive media coverage to managing reputational risks, developing thought leadership and delivering integrated communications campaigns. 

About the role 

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a leading role in managing client accounts, developing communications strategies and overseeing the delivery of high-quality work across the team. 

You will be a trusted day-to-day adviser to clients, bringing strong media knowledge, sound judgement and creative thinking to complex communications challenges. You will work closely with senior colleagues to develop strategic recommendations, identify opportunities for clients and deliver campaigns that achieve measurable results. 

You will also have an important role in supporting junior colleagues, managing account resources and contributing to new business and the continued growth of the practice. 

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced consultancy environment, enjoys working across different sectors and brings both strategic thinking and a hands-on approach to delivery. 

Key responsibilities 

• Strategic communications: Develop and deliver corporate communications and reputation strategies that support clients' business objectives, strengthen their positioning and engage key audiences. 

• Media relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with national, business, trade and sector media. Identify proactive media opportunities, develop compelling stories and secure high-quality coverage for clients. 

• Reputation management: Advise clients on emerging reputational issues, stakeholder expectations and communications challenges, supporting both proactive reputation-building and reactive issues management. 

• Client leadership: Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of client accounts, building trusted relationships, providing high-quality counsel and ensuring consistently excellent delivery. 

• Content development: Oversee and produce high-quality written materials, including communications strategies, press releases, opinion pieces, speeches, briefings, corporate messaging, thought leadership, digital content and presentations. 

• Campaign delivery: Lead the planning and execution of integrated communications campaigns, bringing together media relations, stakeholder engagement, digital communications and other disciplines to deliver measurable impact. 

• Project and account management: Manage multiple client accounts and projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets and expectations are met. Oversee account resourcing, quality assurance, financial performance and reporting. 

• New business: Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and win new clients, contributing to proposals, pitches, networking and the development of the team's offer. 

• Team leadership: Provide guidance, coaching and line management to junior colleagues, helping develop their skills and maintaining a collaborative, supportive and high-performing team culture. 

About you 

We are looking for someone who combines strong corporate communications experience with excellent judgement, creativity and commercial awareness. 

You will ideally have: 

• Significant PR and strategic communications experience. This could be at an agency, ideally at Senior Account Manager or above, or in in-house roles, at roughly Communications Manager level or higher. 

• A strong track record of delivering corporate communications, reputation management and media relations programmes for clients. 

• Excellent knowledge of the UK media landscape, including established relationships with relevant national, business and trade journalists. 

• Experience developing and delivering strategic communications campaigns that achieve clear outcomes for clients. 

• Strong understanding of the relationship between business, politics, the media and wider stakeholder expectations. 

• Excellent writing and editorial skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into clear, persuasive and engaging communications. 

• Confidence providing strategic advice to clients, leading meetings and managing senior stakeholders. 

• Experience managing multiple accounts and projects, including budgets, resourcing and client relationships. 

• Commercial awareness, with an interest in identifying opportunities for organic growth and contributing to new business. 

• Experience mentoring, coaching or managing junior colleagues. 

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgement under pressure. 

• A proactive, collaborative and intellectually curious approach, with the confidence to challenge thinking, contribute ideas and take ownership of delivery. 

Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about communications, understands what makes a compelling story and enjoys helping organisations navigate complex reputational challenges. You will be equally comfortable thinking strategically, building relationships and getting involved in the detail to deliver excellent work. 

Benefits 

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Discretionary annual bonus 

• 25 days' annual leave, plus additional tenure-based leave 

• Half-day off for your birthday 

• Two paid volunteering days 

• £250 annual personal development grant 

• Private healthcare option 

• Early finish every Friday throughout August 

• Free breakfast in the office 

• Summer and Christmas parties, plus regular team socials 

• Ongoing professional development through external training, internal learning programmes, coaching and Lunch & Learns 

• Statutory employer pension contribution 

• Hybrid working, with an expectation of three days per week in our London office 

Application details 

To apply for the role, please send a CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to work for Lexington and what you would bring to our Corporate Communications & Reputation team to ed.vincent@lexcomm.co.uk  

Please use the subject line: Senior Consultant (Corporate Communications & Reputation) Application. 

Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.