FGS Global's Energy & Sustainability team helps leading companies, start-ups, coalitions and campaign groups win the stakeholder support they need to deliver their strategies. As part of the company's Strategy & Reputation team, the role helps clients build agenda-setting integrated campaigns backed by research, creative and the expertise of colleagues in public affairs and investor relations. The successful candidate will bring campaigns as a primary specialism, meaningful experience in the Energy sector, Sustainability credentials, and the commercial instinct to support new business generation.
Responsibilities
Provide senior counsel to clients on how to shape the agenda and manage issues based on a strong understanding of energy and sustainability issues; Lead accounts and the development of campaign strategies that span multiple channels and stakeholder audiences; Use your network to help shape the conversation for clients through the media, influencers, analysts, think tanks and beyond; Lead multi-disciplinary teams combining research, creative, policy and capital markets input; Take overall responsibility for strategy, execution and outcomes; Lead production of client work, from stakeholder research studies and stakeholder maps to creative campaigns; Constantly innovate with AI to push the boundaries of what can be delivered for clients; Identify and convert new business opportunities; Lead or co-lead pitches; Build FGS Global's profile in the campaigns and E&S space through thought leadership, speaking opportunities and proactive relationship development; Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice areas to identify cross-sell and referral opportunities; Play a leadership role within the S&R team; Line-manage and mentor more junior colleagues; Champion diversity, inclusion and belonging; Share knowledge, media intelligence and sector expertise across the team and wider firm
Requirements
Substantial experience in a senior campaigns or corporate communications role, with campaigns as a primary specialism; A strong track record in energy and sustainability communications, able to advise clients navigating the energy transition, elevated scrutiny, regulatory change and investor pressure; Demonstrable record of winning and growing client relationships, with existing senior-level contacts in relevant sectors; Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with experience advising at board or C-suite level; Strong relationships across relevant beats (corporate, energy, sustainability, policy) and a highly proactive approach to media and communications strategy; Intellectual curiosity about geopolitics, the energy transition, business and finance, and their intersection; Experience leading and developing teams, with a collaborative, generous approach to senior leadership; Approximately 8-13 years' experience
Nice to have
Some consultancy experience, with evidence of an independent, commercially-minded approach, including a track record of contributing to new business opportunities and bringing original thinking to pitch strategy; Track record of building a sub-practice or capability within a firm or team; Experience innovating with AI
Benefits
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus; Private medical insurance and life assurance; Pension contributions; 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Structured development programmes at each career stage and clear pathways to progress
Wielka Brytania · London
