Communications Consultant [Science/Frontier Tech]

Milltown Partners is looking for a Communications Consultant with experience in corporate communications, specialized in science and frontier technology issues, to shape client reputations and drive work across the team.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• At least 4 years of communications advisory experience with a focus on frontier tech and/or science
• Experience communicating complex, technical scientific concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrable ability to take a strategic approach to communications challenges and opportunities
• Understanding of different audiences and channels that resonate with stakeholders across the research and development ecosystem
• Experienced media handler with an ability to drive proactive storytelling, respond to reactive issues, and build strong press relationships
• Experience building advisory relationships with technical stakeholders – including engineers and researchers – to deliver strategic counsel
• Project management experience – planning and delivering work against agreed goals, timelines, and budgets
• Experience managing a team and delegating effectively
• Intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise and share it with colleagues
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) effectively, safely, and critically in a professional setting
• Collaborative instincts and a genuine commitment to contributing to an inclusive culture

Benefits

• Competitive pay with transparent salary bands
• Twice-yearly bonuses
• Professional development opportunities guided by our career framework and progression pathways
• Private healthcare
• Mental health support
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays (outside of our annual Christmas break)
• Hybrid working model (three days in the office: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)