Job Description

The Company Portland is a fast-growing strategic communications agency with a global footprint. We are headquartered in London, with offices in Doha, Washington, Nairobi, and Singapore. Our team devises and implements communication and public affairs strategies for clients that include governments, major global commercial brands, NGOs and philanthropic institutions. We have a prestigious roster of clients including household names and work with organisations striving to drive global change for the better. We think our people are the best in the business. They protect and strengthen the hard-won reputations of all of our clients, working with them from the boardroom to the shop floor to communicate and engage effectively with key stakeholders and influencers. We are driven by a desire to deliver results that exceed expectations and to continuously seek new insights, creative ideas and innovative solutions to client challenges. We believe it is the calibre of our people and the quality of their work that has fuelled our growth. Portland’s Singapore office opened in January 2017 and we are quickly expanding to meet the needs of our clients here and throughout the region. We are now seeking an exceptional, driven senior consultant to play a pivotal role at the heart of our fast-growing Singapore team that is leading our growth in Asia. The Role

• As a Senior Consultant in Portland’s Singapore team, you will be integral to the development and management of your clients’ overall communications strategy, giving strong strategic consultation and generating excellent results for their communication campaigns.
• You will establish a long-term relationship with your clients based on their ability to trust in the quality of your counsel and communications expertise.
• Through your interest in the news agenda and, more specifically, in the issues that matter to them, clients will be impressed by the strategic insights and proactive approach that you offer.
• Your leadership qualities will mean that you are able to drive and motivate the account team to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of campaigns to meet client communication goals.
• Through your role in managing colleagues in the account teams, you will mentor their development and be a source of constructive feedback, ideas and experience.
• You will play an important role in the team’s future growth through your contribution to our new business process, helping to identify prospective opportunities, representing the agency in new business meeting, and managing the development and delivery of pitches.
• Beyond client and new business work, you will be a valued member of the team, contributing strategy and solutions to differentiating our offering in Asia, as well as liaising with other international offices to deliver One Portland success for our global clients.

You Must Have proven communications experience, preferably at agencies through work with major corporate and/or philanthropic brands, with a good track record in team management. Demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop communications strategy and plans, with proven results for clients.
• Build and cultivate long-term client relationships based on trust in your strategic counsel, team leadership and results-driven approach to achieving client goals.
• Drive development of media and client materials, as well as new business proposals.
• Manage financial performance of accounts.
• Manage operational performance of account teams, ensuring top quality client deliverables in the process.
• Lead and develop teams of your junior colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellence in media relations, including driving media outreach, message development, media event management and preparation of client spokespersons.
• Exhibit knowledge of, and interest in, the Asian political, economic, social and technological landscape and how this impacts clients.

What We Offer We are committed to employee development and you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. We regularly reward and promote success, encouraging staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression. Personal development and well-being are a key focus; there's regular training, lunch & learn sessions along with well-being workshops and activities. Our remuneration package includes our competitive pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover and company contribution to gym membership. In addition, every permanent member of staff that works at Portland is eligible for our industry leading annual profit share bonus. At Portland we take a flexible approach to work and encourage our colleagues to do the same. All of our roles are open to flexible working requests and we will consider all options during our recruitment process. This includes but is not limited to: hybrid working, flexible hours, compressed hours and job sharing. After work we have company parties, social get-togethers and sporting events. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond directly to all applicants, only to those whose candidacy is being pursued. The length of the recruitment process varies based on the vacancy needs. Traditionally, the process takes approximately 3-4 weeks. If you are selected for interview do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the recruitment process.