Role Purpose

The Policy and Communications Manager (at grade Consultant) will be primarily responsible for the management of Aequitas client accounts, delivering on their work plans to achieve the required outcomes. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator particularly in developing written content, and will have proven experience of managing stakeholder relations on behalf of an agency or in-house team. The Consultant will advise clients on policy and advocacy campaigns, demonstrating a strong understanding of how policy is made.

Desirable Experience

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of Public Affairs, policy, or communications agency experience. Experience of engaging with international institutions is desirable (e.g. EU, UN, African Union), and knowledge of the circular economy or sustainable textiles policy issues would be a significant advantage. An understanding of the international media relations landscape is also desirable.

Details

• Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum.
• Location: UK – remote. We are a predominantly remote agency working from home, with the option to cowork with colleagues as you choose. We convene quarterly in London for UK-based staff. Exceptional candidates in Nigeria or Kenya considered, with salary and benefits in line with local terms.
• Reporting to: Associate Director

Responsibilities

Campaign Planning and Project Management

• Responsible for project management and delivery of client projects as per the client work plan, with the oversight of the Associate Director.
• Execute policy or advocacy campaigns on behalf of clients.
• Lead on stakeholder management on behalf of clients in line with their stakeholder engagement strategy, securing meetings, developing briefing notes and where appropriate attending meetings with or on behalf of the client to ensure the outcome they need.
• Contribute to the development of strategic communication plans for clients with the oversight of the Associate Director.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue from existing clients, developing and executing client growth strategies.

Client Relationships

• Act as primary day-to-day contact for clients, building trusted relationships including at senior levels.
• Communicate with clients on progress, deliverables and developments.

Content Development

• Preparing client-ready materials (i.e. tailored stakeholder correspondence, reports, press releases, research briefs, blog posts, proposals, formal letters) for client and internal meetings.
• Develop high-quality content that reflects key messaging, target audiences and chosen medium.

External Engagement

• Demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity that delivers sound understanding of a client’s objectives, political landscape, audiences, influencers, media, issues and stakeholders.
• Monitor the relevant publications and debates to ensure you are always well briefed on the client’s issues, and that you can advise them accordingly. The successful candidate will ensure opportunities are identified and risks are avoided based on frequent monitoring.
• Understand and engage with global policy-making institutions and processes, e.g. EU, UN, African Union and other international institutions.
• Produce policy briefings on complex issues for clients and other staff members.
• Develop business/government/political contacts.

Media and Influencer Relations

• Develop creative story ideas to support team efforts to secure media coverage across international, national, trade and specialist media.
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of key communications skills, e.g. what makes a news story, how the media works, how to engage with journalists.

Business Development

• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, tenders, briefings and reports as and when required.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow new business from existing clients.

Contribution to Agency Life

• Use personal interest and understanding of contemporary global issues / sector trends to suggest and develop content for internal (social media, newsletter) and external publication.
• Support and mentor junior staff.
• Attend industry events on behalf of Aequitas.
• Undertake regular networking and build relationships with key contacts.
• Actively contribute to agency culture of continual improvement, bringing suggestions and ideas to the table.

How to apply

• Deadline: 9am (GMT), Monday 23rd November 2026
• Submit to: info@aeqglobal.com
• Documents: your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suited to the role