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    We all have a right to privacy – it’s a universal human right enshrined in law. In a world where fiction can appear as fact, we fight passionately against breaches of privacy, attacks on reputation and threats to security. It’s what makes us tick.

    We believe the law is the best and fairest tool available to establish truth. But we also know it can require an army of skills to put things right when crisis hits.

    That’s why we are the only business in the world to deploy – under one roof – media and communications experts, data protection lawyers, litigators, experts from military intelligence, former investigative journalists, international investigators, cyber-security specialists, digital forensic experts and senior people from the military, police and government.

    Job purpose

    Schillings are looking for a consultant to support with client facing strategic communications work. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people of all levels.

    You must have excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and multiple deadlines. Excellent attention to detail, a passion for the news, media and communications, and enthusiasm for delivering great results for clients are essential.

    Role accountabilities

    • Media monitoring in accordance with client requirements.
    • General account service administration – organising weekly client calls, managing the work in progress reports and team management)
    • Compiling media coverage reports for clients post campaigns
    • Research for client programmes and new business opportunities
    • Media relations: building and maintaining a network across media outlets and managing proactive and reactive work.
    • Social media engagement: preparing and scheduling daily social media posts for clients in accordance with their aims and campaigns, monitoring for traction of client initiatives across social media.
    • Writing, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog posts, proposals, and client correspondence.

    Person specification

    • Desire to work as part of a team in a busy, fast paced and high-performance working environment – experience in PR or strategic communications is essential
    • Ability to work calmly, accurately, and efficiently under multiple deadlines, often with short lead-times
    • Enthusiasm and energy for communications and delivering great client work
    • Committed to excellence with a real passion for media and current affairs
    • Proven interest in and use of social media platforms
    • Ability to conduct accurate, detailed research and analysis across digital and social media
    • Experience using Microsoft packages such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
    • Good communication skills, both written and verbal; able to articulate point of view
    • Exceptional attention to detail, tenacity, and organisation and planning skills
    • Curiosity – constantly seeking out new places for client opportunities and making the effort to learn more about clients, sectors and industries.
    • Previous experience in a PR or communications role.
    • Use initiative to get tasks done and work independently, but know when to ask for help
    • Entrepreneurial spirit - willingness to ‘get stuck in’ and make the most of opportunities

    Life at Schillings

    Given our audacious (and successful) business strategy, it is not surprising that Schillings has a very strong culture. The atmosphere is highly collaborative and focused on excellence. We have worked hard over the years to develop a coaching culture and are remarkably non-hierarchical, especially given our roots as a law firm.

    Schillings has adopted a set of values to put at the heart of this change and they reflect the intention and tenor of our ambitious plans. They are: ‘Innovative; Bold; United; and Excellent’. Our client list speaks for the outstanding results that have been delivered over many years and the task now is to grow without losing any of the commitment to delivering for clients or the service ethos. Finding people who share our values and can thrive in this environment is key to our success.​

    It takes a unique mix of people to create something truly great. We appreciate that diversity of thought, background and culture creates the best environment to truly innovate, solve problems and achieve our goals. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds – if you are driven and want to achieve your best then we will give you the platform and support to succeed.

    Please let us know if there are any extenuating circumstances we should consider, or any adjustments we may need to make to our selection process, when making your application.