Senior Consultant – Events

The headlines:

Role: Senior Consultant (Events Manager / Account Manager or Comms Manager with events
experience equivalent)
Salary: £28,000
Location: Bristol. Hybrid working. Minimum two days per week in the office
Start date: December / January
Reporting to: Project Lead, Events

About Mindfully Wired (MW) 

MW is a vibrant and unique cause and effect communications consultancy working on
environmental issues and campaigns through bold, values-led communication. Within the
environmental sector, we have a specialism in ocean-themed topics, working broadly across
issues such as marine governance and protection, seafood marketing and the blue economy, and
coastal communities. As a small-but-mighty team of scientists, linguists, event pros, policy
buffs, and creatives, we use our broad experience and personal values to tell a new story of
sustainability.

The role

We are seeking a proactive, well-organised, and creative communications professional
with a background in science and / or policy to join our busy team and lead the delivery of
high-quality communications and events for a number of new and existing projects. The
successful applicant will be equally comfortable delivering events as well as developing and
executing communications strategies. You will have excellent written and oral communication
skills and will be genuinely enthusiastic about working with diverse stakeholders to bring
about positive change. 

Our Science & Policy team works to bridge the gap between researchers, fishers,
NGOs and policy makers. We work with a range of clients, from international research groups
driving for sustainable fisheries management, to advocacy campaigns, an All-Party Parliamentary
Group, and government-led initiatives to tackle bycatch.

You will work extremely closely with our Events Lead, Science & Policy Leads and
members of the Senior Leadership Team to support delivery of a range of projects, centred on
marine management, fisheries and sustainability. As a Senior Consultant, you will lead on set
projects within your portfolio, contribute to projects led by Project Leads and provide support
for more junior team members, as needed. Other duties will include (but are not limited to)
supporting the strategy and delivery of upcoming projects; writing and editing for a range of
audiences; desk-based research; rapporteuring; facilitation, and engagement with key
stakeholders. 

The role will suit someone who is extremely personable, has first class organisational
skills, excellent attention to detail and is happy being an all-rounder. We’re looking for
someone who can juggle multiple projects, think creatively, adapt their written style and tone
to suit diverse audiences, and mastermind and deliver compelling events. A friendly and
outgoing “people person”, working collaboratively – with clients, stakeholders and the MWC team
– will be second nature to you.

An interest in sustainability and an appreciation for the marine environment are
essential. You should be curious to explore new topics and ideas, able to create meaningful
connections within and between projects, and produce content that has impact on a relatable,
human level.

The Science & Policy team is an important and growing area of the business and as
such, we need you to be more than “just a doer.” Providing quality output is a given. Providing
client counsel and managing client relationships is equally important. 

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery of a set portfolio of events-centred projects and managing all
  aspects of client business, from developing and executing communications and events
  strategies, and maintaining strong client relationships through to project and budget
  management, with support from the Project Lead. 
• Serving as the main point of contact for your assigned clients, you will be
  responsible for building relationships and managing the delivery of work among your
  internal team (which will involve managing upwards as much as downwards!)
• Leading the planning, design and delivery of online and in-person events for
  diverse projects relating to fisheries and the marine environment
• Producing high-quality written outputs (conference reports, policy briefs, briefing
  documents, conference agendas, newsletters, press releases etc.)
• Copyediting and proofreading a diverse range of materials.
• Producing and implementing bespoke communications and social media strategies and
  content, and maintaining communications channels for clients.
• Developing the copy for infographics and visual communications materials based on
  reports and academic papers.
• Any other tasks as required at the discretion of the MWC Director and wider Senior
  Leadership Team.
• Understanding the importance of and relationship between client service and
  profitability and working within the boundaries of budgets.

Supporting skills requirements

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and first-class attention to
  detail 
• Experience planning and delivering high-quality in-person, online and hybrid
  events, including agenda design and logistics organisation
• Proven experience in leading projects
• Confidence in adapting complex text and wide-ranging research into digestible
  materials for use by non-experts
• Top-notch organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and handle a variety
  of projects and tasks while maintaining high standards
• Confidence working independently in high pressure situations and a solutions-first
  mindset coupled with a calm demeanour 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse
  range of stakeholders including scientists, fishers, government officials and
  more.
• Confident with IT and not afraid to troubleshoot technical equipment during
  events
• Degree-level qualification

Desirable:

• Understanding of social science approaches
• Experience with facilitation design and facilitation
• Experience of working in a communications agency and / or fast-paced
  environment 
• Previous knowledge of fisheries, seafood or marine conservation issues
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, and any design tools

Benefits

• Flexible working: core hours 10am-4pm with 3 days per week expected in the
  office
• 25 days holiday (plus your birthday off and an additional day for volunteering /
  supporting a cause close to your heart)
• Twice yearly training sessions and time allocated each month for CPD
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Office perks such as good coffee, weekly fresh fruit, breakfast and snack options.

Think this sounds like the right role for you? Get in touch!

Applications are open until 12:00 on Monday 21 October 2024. Please upload an engaging
cover letter and a CV of no more than two sides for the attention of our Senior Operations
Manager, Martha Fitch-Little using the form on our website via the application link.

If you have any questions about your application or the role please contact [email protected].

~ To be mindful means to be conscious or aware of something ~

Being mindful is woven through our very roots; it’s who we are and it’s how we’re
wired. We’re aware that currently, we all look the same. Every application – no matter age,
gender, background, ethnicity or identity – is welcomed at Mindfully Wired. Our communications
and ideas will be stronger with a more diverse team. We will consider all applicants who meet
most or all of the essential competencies regardless of their identity or background. 

We know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don’t
meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description – we strongly encourage anyone to
apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the
requirements of this role.