The Organisation

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Our client is a fast-growing strategic advisory firm operating at the intersection of communications, policy and reputation. With an international footprint, the firm supports senior leaders across government, business and high-profile organisations navigating complex, high-stakes environments.

The team is known for its discreet, insight-led approach, combining geopolitical awareness with clear strategic execution.

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The Opportunity

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This is an exciting opportunity for a digitally focused communications professional to join a high-performing and entrepreneurial team. You will play a key role in delivering integrated campaigns and digital strategies for clients operating in complex and often high-profile contexts. The role offers significant international exposure, opportunity for regular travel and the chance to work on high-impact mandates with senior stakeholders.

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Main Responsibilities

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• Plan and execute digital communications strategies across sensitive, high-profile client accounts
• Manage day-to-day social media activity, including drafting, scheduling and publishing content for senior individuals and organisations
• Develop digital narratives that support reputation management, public positioning and campaign objectives
• Monitor online conversations, media coverage and stakeholder sentiment, providing real-time insight and recommendations
• Support crisis and issues management through rapid-response digital content and messaging
• Conduct digital and stakeholder research, including audience mapping and platform analysis, to inform strategy
• Analyse campaign performance and produce insight-led reports to refine and optimise activity
• Work closely with colleagues across strategy, research and public affairs to deliver integrated client programmes
• Provide hands-on support to senior clients, ensuring digital output is accurate, timely and aligned with wider communications objectives
• Monitor political, regulatory and media landscapes to inform campaign activity

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Skills & Experience

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• Experience in digital communications within an agency, in-house or public sector environment
• Strong understanding of social media, digital campaigning and online engagement strategies
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with sound judgement
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders or working on campaigns involving complex or sensitive issues
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Interest in geopolitics and international affairs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Likely to have 3–5 years’ relevant experience – this will not be suitable for someone more experienced and there is no flexibility here

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To Apply

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To apply, please submit your CV via the link.

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Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunter for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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