Associate Consultant - Corporate Reputation Advisory

The Role

We are a team of expert advisors supporting clients as they navigate the arenas of business, politics, and society. You will work with clients from some of Ireland’s and the world’s largest and renowned organisations, operating in every sector of the economy.

This role offers an exciting career development opportunity as you work to help clients achieve their objectives. As a key part of the team, you will support clients by helping to develop and deploy impactful and considered communication strategies to build, protect and enhance corporate reputation. You will join Teneo Ireland’s team of almost 100 colleagues and a global team of more than 2,000 people around the world.

We are only seeking candidates who are agile corporate communication professionals and seeking to further their career by learning to seamlessly navigate between different sectors, disciplines and challenges. We value diverse perspectives, collaboration, and a sense of curiosity.  We look forward to hearing from candidates who share our passion for being the benchmark for excellence in corporate reputation advisory.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to clients, working closely with other members of the Teneo team.
• Assist in the development, execution, and measurement of communications solutions, plans and campaigns for clients to enhance corporate reputation.
• Apply the highest standards of excellence to deliver consistent and positive results.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Teneo clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of your clients and their respective sectors.
• Keep informed of key business and political developments in Ireland and internationally.
• Keep informed regarding changes in the media and political landscape and build strong media and stakeholder connections.
• Assist in crafting written communications material for clients to an excellent standard.
• Stay up to date on communications and industry trends, sharing insights with the team to inform strategies.
• Oversee and deliver high quality reporting to demonstrate the value and impact of results for clients.
• Be a professional, reliable, and values driven ambassador for Teneo in all ways.
• Contribute to new business development and pitches.
• Support the effective management of client projects with confidence and thoroughness.
• Be a proactive, supportive, and encouraging role model by being ambitious to achieve the best for your colleagues, your clients and yourself.
• Be proactive and curious about learning best practice, seeking to understand the thinking behind recommendations, and sharing your own insights and knowledge.

Requirements

• A minimum of one years’ experience working in a corporate communications role in a consultancy setting.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of client reporting, budgets and timesheets/time reporting.
• Experience working with media and a strong understanding of media dynamics. Experience with media in Ireland is required.
• Experience planning and executing media campaigns, including activities such as media release writing and distribution, photocalls, media pitching, coverage monitoring, and campaign analysis.
• Ability to manage client relationships, anticipating needs and delivering exceptional service.
• A positive, flexible and ambitious team player who is proactive and keen to learn.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly become a subject matter expert in clients’ sectors, driving informed and strategic advice.

• Desire to produce the highest quality materials and deliver excellence for clients.
• You must be sound and want to be part of a sound team of people who work hard, have fun, and achieve great results together.

What We Can Offer

At Teneo, we are deeply committed to supporting your professional development and advancing your career. We don't just offer the opportunity to work with Ireland's most influential organisations; we provide a comprehensive support system to ensure your career progression matches your ambition. Through our Talent Manager model, you'll receive invaluable guidance from experienced professionals who have a wealth of knowledge to share. We also believe in empowering you to steer your own career trajectory, offering formal education resources in essential consultancy skillsets, ensuring you have the tools to excel in today's dynamic business landscape.

What sets Teneo apart is our commitment to your growth and, as a global consultancy, the unrivalled opportunities we provide. Additionally, being part of our global network means you'll have the chance to collaborate with offices worldwide, working with some of the world’s largest and most influential organisations.  

We have nurtured a culture that fosters professional development in a structured and stimulating atmosphere. We believe in supporting one another and our team at Teneo Ireland is composed of highly talented and committed individuals. The employee benefits on offer at Teneo Ireland include: 

• Hybrid working (4 days in the office) and flexible working.
• 25 days annual leave.

• Health Insurance contribution.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Annual flu vaccine.
• Benefit in Kind reimbursement for gym, fitness classes, sports clubs’ memberships.
• Pension contribution

• Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.
• Fully subsidised life insurance via a group scheme.

• Bike to Work.
• TaxSaver scheme.
• Overseas secondments available with the Teneo Global Mobility Plan.
• Community and Personal Development.

• Company CSR program.
• Fully subsidised access to our online learning program.
• Employee resource groups for underrepresented groups and their allies

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other cor­po­ra­tions, financial insti­tu­tions and organisations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic com­mu­ni­ca­tions, investor relations, financial trans­ac­tions and restruc­tur­ing, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, orga­ni­sa­tion­al design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance and ESG.

The firm has more than 2,000 employees located in 50+ offices around the world.