Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant

CT Group is an international strategic research and communications consultancy with an exceptional track record in delivering successful campaigns for corporate and political clients globally. With a uniquely talented team, CT Group’s capabilities comprise an unrivalled mixture of strategic insight, research and communications, corporate intelligence, project management and campaign delivery.

 

The Role

We are currently looking for an Associate Consultant to join our Sydney office working within our Campaigns team. This is an entry level position.

 

Responsibilities

• Working with project leads across a variety of different projects
• Researching and analysing information for projects
• Drafting reports for review by project leads
• Drafting and creating presentations both for internal and external clients
• Supporting with proposals, presentations, and client pitches for new and existing clients
• Understanding the scope of work required for projects, contacting suppliers, conducting feasibility assessments with support from managers
• Identifying where opportunities and risks may exist on projects and raising as appropriate to the relevant project lead to assess
• Developing an understanding of the CT Way Methodology and applying with assistance from project leads
• Ensuring timely responses are provided to clients and understanding and managing client expectations

 

Skills

The successful candidate will have the ability to work analytically and creatively in a problem-solving environment.  A high level of attention to detail is essential, along with an ability to produce accurately written reports and documents, and well-designed presentations. The ideal candidate should have a curious mindset, active in keeping up to date with current affairs and possess the following:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach to work
• Strong stakeholder management, both internally and externally
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Working knowledge of research, analysis and report writing
• Proficiency with IT, both hardware and software, including Microsoft Office suite, particularly with PowerPoint and creating presentations
• Strong organisation and methodical working practices
• Adaptability and ability to prioritise and work under-pressure; and
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is a prerequisite