About us
Hanover is an award-winning communications consultancy that advises enterprises, institutions, and individuals on building recognition and enhancing reputation.
From our offices across Europe and the Middle East, we adopt an integrated approach that connects the dots across channels, audiences and issues.
Our collective of smart, curious people think differently and live by a shared mission, purpose, vision, and values. These shape how we work, not just with our colleagues, but with clients and partners too.
Our mission is to ‘rewire communications for impact’ and harness its transformative power to advocate, trailblaze and make a difference.
We do this by igniting and empowering the potential of every individual within our company, recognising that each person is a unique spark, capable of creating extraordinary impact. We believe that by nurturing and harnessing the collective brilliance of our people, we can drive innovation, foster an uncommon work culture, and make a positive difference to society.
Embracing the complete range of skills and services across the communications spectrum without constraint, we create the best outcomes for our clients and deliver world-class work.
Hanover is looking for a dedicated Senior Consultant to join the Life Science Advocacy team.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Consultant, your expertise and project management skills will be crucial in navigating our clients through the political and regulatory landscapes. You will provide strategic advice, manage client workstreams, and play a proactive role in new business development.
You will provide tactical advice on political processes and draft comprehensive briefing notes for EU political representatives. You will be responsible for developing and supervising stakeholder events, ensuring their high-quality delivery. Additionally, you will prepare and review submissions for consultations from EU institutions and key stakeholders, maintaining detailed and accurate communications, reports, and client deliverables. Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the Brussels bubble is crucial, as is attending and supporting client meetings with media or policymakers. You will also contribute creatively to new business pitches and brainstorms, while identifying and securing new opportunities.
In your role, you will promote Hanover's values and champion inclusion within the team. Mentoring and supporting junior team members is a key aspect, contributing to their development and growth. You will also participate in the recruitment process, helping to identify and select high-quality candidates who align with our values and goals.
You will establish relationships across the business, including with teams in other markets, to foster a collaborative environment. Working closely with the Digital, Strategy & Insights, and Creative teams in London, you will ensure a unified approach to our projects. Additionally, you will help foster a welcoming and inclusive culture for new team members, ensuring they feel part of the Hanover family from day one.
Your role will also involve ensuring that client projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. You will have a comprehensive understanding of company budget processes and financial systems, managing them effectively. Timely and accurate submission of timesheets and expenses is also a critical part of your responsibilities, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability.
Why Join Us?
At Hanover, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the public affairs sector.
Join us at Hanover and be a part of shaping the future of public affairs in Brussels!
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, your core benefits package will include:
- An annual performance-related bonus plus additional bonus potential linked to recruitment, new business and long service
- 20 days’ annual leave
- Private healthcare insurance
- A company pension plan, including 5% employer contribution
You’ll also have access to a wide range of opportunities and initiatives, including:
- Flexible working policies, plus eligibility to apply for a sabbatical after 2 years’ service
- Summer Fridays finish (3pm) – early Friday finish the rest of the year (4pm)
- The Hanover Academy, which incorporates training, coaching, mentoring and reverse-mentoring opportunities to support personal development and career progression across all levels, with a generous training budget
- International secondments as well as the opportunity to collaborate with all offices across the AVENIR GLOBAL’s network
- Our Culture Club, with a robust social calendar all year round, Trailblazer of the Month award, Lunch & Learns, CSR activity, and an opportunity to win an Out of Office activity fund
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement +
Hanover Communications is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating and ensuring a fair, inclusive, and diverse work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that equality and diversity are essential to high performance and a thriving culture.
We maintain a strict no-tolerance stance against any form of discrimination and harassment, ensuring all individuals are treated equitably, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital or pregnancy status, genetic background, or any other attribute safeguarded under our company policies or federal, state or local laws and legislation.
We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email to recruitment@hanovercomms.com with the nature of your request.
We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use your data, including ensuring we comply with legal obligations relating to data protection. You can view our data privacy policy here.
Hanover is part of AVENIR GLOBAL’s powerhouse of specialist communications consultancies across EMEA and North America. Collectively we rank among the top 15 largest communication firms in the world.
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