Portland is a global advisory firm, helping companies, foundations, governments and organisations communicate effectively, grow and succeed.

We advise clients navigating business and reputational challenges, including regulatory change, political transition, and legal disputes and crises, ensuring they seize opportunities to engage in policy discussions and in the media when it matters most.

Headquartered in London, with a network of team members in critical markets, our advisors are drawn from the worlds of politics, business, law and journalism. Our work is supported by specialist digital, research and creative teams, and backed by Omnicom’s global network and capabilities.

Combining political nous and cultural savvy, Portland’s advisers build strategies and campaigns tailored to clients’ needs, delivering outcomes that make a difference.

International Development Team

Portland’s International Development team advises some of the most exciting purpose-led corporations, philanthropic organisations and development organisations in the world on communications strategies and campaigns.

We help our clients achieve change and engage audiences on the most pressing sustainability issues and the 2030 agenda. We help our clients to stand out in the media, reach new audiences on social channels, run events all around the world, and launch high impact campaigns.

Our team brings together experts from the highest levels of the media, politics, advocacy and campaigning.

The Role

Our International Development team is looking for an Executive to work on clients across a mix of global development issues, such as climate change, global health, gender equality, etc. Professional fluency in French will be required, and this role can be based in either London or Paris! 

You'll be required to carry out the following key tasks within the International team:

• Staying on top of trends and news in the international development space
• Supporting with the delivery of client programmes across philanthropy, global health, and climate sectors
• Drafting communications content including press releases, opinion pieces, website copy, and social media posts, etc.
• Conducting global media activities, including sell-ins to global anglophone and francophone media, preparing journalist biographies and briefing notes for clients
• Preparing and maintaining media distribution lists for press releases
• Carrying out research and analysis to inform client strategies, including digital, media, and policy audits

Key Requirements

• Fluency in English and French
• Strong written communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in international development, global health or sustainability,
• Previous experience or internships in policy, communications, media relations and digital campaigning beneficial

Applications for this role close Wednesday 5th February at 3pm 

What we offer in return:

We are committed to employee development and have an open doors culture where you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. We regularly reward and promote success, and actively encourage staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression.

Our remuneration package also includes our competitive pension contributions, private healthcare life assurance cover, company contribution to gym membership, wellbeing workshops and activities, company parties, lunch contribution each week and much, much more!

At Portland we take a flexible approach to work and encourage our colleagues to do the same. All 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: flexible hours, home working, compressed hours and job sharing.

Other information

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. In addition, the length of the recruitment process varies based on the vacancy needs. Traditionally, the process takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Therefore, your patience is greatly appreciated.