Associate, Complex Communications Advisory UK

DGA Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is seeking an Associate in London to support clients with communications strategies, leveraging insights and analysis. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has over 1 year of experience, and is fluent in another language. This role provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with leading organizations. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a pension scheme. This is a hybrid position, with at least three days a week in the office.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare and dental insurance

Travel insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Contributory pension scheme

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a relevant industry or professional role.
• Fluency in another language is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media and market news to deliver insights.
• Build understanding through client engagement and research.
• Develop professional networks and support client engagements.

Skills

Research

Strategic problem-solving

Communication

AI and monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Creative tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Associate, Complex Communications Advisory UK

Job Category: Integrated Communications

Requisition Number: ASSOC001102

• Posted : November 28, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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London office
One Fleet Place
London, EC4M7RA, GBR

DGA Group is seeking an ambitious, intellectually curious early-career professional to join our London office as an Associate within the Complex Communications Advisory (CCA) team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and engaging environment, eager to build a career at the intersection of business, media, financial markets and politics.

As an Associate, you will play an important role in supporting clients and client teams with delivering timely and insightful analysis, helping the development and execution of communications strategies and campaigns, and the smooth running of accounts and projects. Now is an exciting time to join our growing and diverse team, with the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading companies and organisations.

To Apply

Please provide a cover letter alongside your CV.

Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback on submissions.

Location

Blackfriars, London (hybrid, min. three days per week in the office – Tues, Weds, Thurs)

Responsibilities

1. Monitoring and insight

• Monitor company, sector, media and market news, and deliver actionable insights to clients and teams, often in real-time.
• Use AI, monitoring tools, and financial and news platforms to identify relevant developments and insights.

2. Client engagement and advisory

• Build a deep understanding of your clients and the world around them, through direct engagement, qualitative and quantitative research and competitor analysis.
• Help develop and execute innovative communications activities for clients, including across media, events and social platforms.
• Support seamless execution of client workstreams by managing logistics, action plans, and progress across key announcements, events, and campaigns.

3. Business development and networking

• Work on research briefs, creative brainstorms and pitches.
• Develop your own professional and wider internal and external network to support your client engagements, DGA Group and your own career development.

Expectations of a DGA Associate

• Curious, commercially minded, and engaged with business, financial, and global issues, demonstrating strong research, critical thinking, and strategic problem‑solving abilities.
• High‑quality written and verbal communication, with excellent attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling insights.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, able to multitask, prioritise effectively, and contribute ideas across client work, breaking news, and sector analysis.
• Creative thinking and innovation, in both approach and outcomes for the client.
• Collaborative, proactive, and team‑oriented, eager to learn and contribute to an inclusive and supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent
• 1+ years in a relevant industry or professional role
• Proficiency in another language beyond English fluency
• Knowledge of creative, monitoring and other professional tools.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Opt‑in company paid private healthcare and dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health and wellness benefits
• Enhanced family friendly leave

About DGA

DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect & grow what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the expertise and experience of our team at Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and business intelligence consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues.

To learn more, visit dgagroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.