Careers

 

Consultant (Property)

We are looking for a Consultant to play a key role in our growing property team based in Manchester.

 

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a varied range of accounts for property and development clients, including those from the residential, retail, energy and transport sectors.

 

Candidates must be politically astute with a good knowledge of local politics, as well as an interest in and understanding of national current affairs. A public affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement or public relations background is desirable.  

 

Experience of working in the property and planning sector, or the political arena, such as for a Government department, political party, Local Authority or an MP, would be a distinct advantage.

 

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Positive, with a can-do attitude;

  • Organised, with strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail;

  • Able to work under pressure and meet often demanding deadlines;

  • Can manage multiple projects and demonstrate good organisational skills;

  • Aware of the commercial environment in which we operate;

  • Able to demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

 

Responsibilities will include:

  • Working as an account manager responsible for day-to-day management of projects;

  • Ensuring work is delivered in a timely fashion and to a high standard;

  • Providing proactive client advice on programmes of activity;

  • Managing the media monitoring and political research across accounts;

  • Contributing ideas to the senior team on project strategies;

  • Demonstrating clear understanding of the current issues impacting on the property sector;  

  • Ability to communicate potential problems and identify development opportunities for other team members.

In return you will work within a talented team of public affairs professionals in a well-established and well-respected consultancy, with excellent career and personal development opportunities.

 

How to apply

At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level. Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other basis protected by law.

 

If the above sounds like you and you’d like to hear more about working in the Lexington property team, please send your CV and covering letter on why you would like to work for Lexington and what you would bring to the role to anna.hamilton@lexcomm.co.uk

Interview process/Start Dates

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial, informal interview and, if successful, will be invited for a second interview with Lexington’s directors and leadership team. The role is for an immediate start, subject to notice periods, where applicable.

 

Salary: In addition to a highly competitive salary, benefits include an annual performance related bonus, development voucher, Cycle to Work scheme, half-day birthday leave, regular social events, and more.