Public Affairs Consultant
40AI CAN DO40%moving to78%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Public Affairs Consultant
Public relations professionals tell stories about organisations and people in the news. They shape what the public thinks and feels, and manage what happens if something goes wrong.
AI can do very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Public Affairs ConsultantIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior consultants in research and communication tasks, gaining valuable experience in public affairs and stakeholder engagement.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Public Affairs ConsultantAt this stage, you will take on more responsibility, managing projects and client relationships while developing strategic communication plans.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Public Affairs Consultant/Head of Public AffairsIn a senior role, you will lead teams, shape organisational strategy, and represent clients at the highest levels of government and industry.£55,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.