Graduate Consulant, Strategic Communications/Digital

ABOUT CONSULUM

Consulum is a communications-led government advisory firm dedicated to helping government leaders and organisations develop, lead and deliver positive programmes. Our clients include centre-of-government entities, ministries, authorities, agencies and state-owned enterprises.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A unique opportunity to build a career with a leading government advisory consultancy and gain broad exposure across strategic communications and digital strategy. As a recent graduate with experience of research and analysis at university level, you will form part of account teams providing communications strategy and advice to government clients across the MENA region and beyond.

Following an initial training and induction period, you will work across one of two distinct streams at Consulum: strategic communications or digital. Depending on which stream you enter, key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Communications:

• Producing research and briefing notes to inform advice to clients.
• Monitoring media, identifying articles and content of relevance and producing monitoring reports.
• Drafting messaging, talking points, press releases and written digital content.
• Collecting, analysing, and presenting data to inform communications strategy and advice.
• Supporting the development of briefing materials and research relating to new business pitches.
• Taking part in internal account team and company-wide discussions.
• Participation in client meetings including regular travel to client offices.

Digital:

• Day-to-day management of digital activities, ensuring client deadlines are met and escalating issues when necessary
• Develop and incorporate analysis into digital communications programmes tailored to client requirements
• Collaborate on content creation and the development of social media copy with clients and members of Consulum's senior team
• Conduct narrative development and produce messaging for use on digital channels
• Identify key stakeholders and influencers, and map a plan for engagement on digital channels

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Preferred experience

• Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) is essential, Master's degree preferred
• Proven interest in Middle East and/or global politics and economy
• Relevant work experience in strategic and digital communications and/or government advisory, public sector and think tanks

Skills

• Research and writing skills – the ability to produce consistently high-quality research and written content.
• PowerPoint – the ability to create presentations to a high standard – including content and design
• Analytical skills – the ability to digest information quickly, organise thoughts and judge significance.
• Understanding of verbal or written Arabic is preferred but not essential
• Excellent organisational skills and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work independently, but also display solid team working skills

Attributes

• Resilience and stamina – the ability to develop solutions under difficult circumstances and maintain a productive pace and outlook.
• Curiosity and a sense of adventure – we love people who naturally want to know more about the world and are happy to not always have all the answers but can help figure them out.
• Ambition and humility – we want people who are hungry to grow, but not at the cost of others. Being able to take people on a journey is a key part of being able to work and lead at CSM.

WHY WORK FOR US:

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation seeking to improve the positive performance and impact of governments.
• Be part of and contribute to some of the most interesting and challenging government reform programmes in the world.
• Be part of a high-performance culture defined by the pursuit of excellence,
• collaboration, collegiality, and a focus on professional development.
• Contribute to the development of the business.
• Progress with a clear and achievable path to full-time employment and further promotion
• Tax-free living.