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We hold regular careers evenings, which are open to everyone, although booking is essential.
NEWS & EVENTS:
Have you considered a career in technology PR? If not, why not? This February 29th, the JFL team will be joined by Nicole Love-Lloyd (Director at Marlin PR), to give you an insight into the constantly-evolving world of tech PR.
Nicole will be discussing the preconceptions surrounding tech PR, and revealing why it’s actually a pretty cool sector to work in right now! As a Director at Marlin PR, who list Bang & Olufsen and Sony among their clients, Nicole has fantastic experience working on some big name accounts, and this is a great opportunity to learn what a career in tech PR could mean for you.
As well as discussing the opportunities that tech PR offers, Nicole will be sharing her tips and tricks for how to maximise career opportunities in the agency world. There will also be the chance to ask questions and meet other like-minded PRs, with the JFL team on hand to offer advice and guidance.
So if you are between Account Executive and Senior Account Manager level, are looking for a new role this year, or are just curious to learn more about tech PR, this event could be for you! Please note that places are limited, so if you would like to attend, please email your details and a copy of your CV to Gabrielle Goode at events@jflrecruit.com
RECENT NEWS & EVENTS:
Cohn & Wolfe is launching its first dedicated public affairs practice, named C&W Political Counsel. The agency aims to provide a public affairs service that will be fully integrated with its corporate and consumer divisions.
The Government has been warned that its proposals on the lobbying industry could contravene European law. An investigation carried out by lawyers in 2001 suggested a government register that excluded in-house staff could break European Laws on equality.
The Director of Standup4lobbying, Mark Adams, believes that the almost universally derided government consultation paper on regulating lobbying is conversely less effective than the existing self-regulatory regime. Adams is quoted as saying, “public policy should be based on empirical analysis that sets out the problem and argument to justify the solution. The nonsense the Government has produced does neither.”
ICAP have appointed Hannah Gurga to the brand new role of Adviser, European Government affairs. Hannah previously worked as a Treasury Civil servant. Her new role includes monitoring UK and EU policy and legislative initiatives, and formulating and delivering ICAP’s responses. Perhaps a sign of the growing influence/ or perception of influence of European institutions!
Interel Consulting has snapped up Julie Harris to lead its consumer and leisure practice. She joins from Fleishman-Hillard where she was a Partner, and she was placed by JFL!
Phillip Morris International, has appointed Arnold Schwarzenegger’s former press secretary Julie Soderlund, as director of regulatory comms, the global tobacco company’s top comms and lobbying role.
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has clashed with Lord Bell (chairmen of Bell Pottinger). Wales, was quoted as saying, ‘we’re at an impasse. I’m uncomfortable when you (Lord Bell) say you have not done anything wrong.’
The Government’s consultation over the setting up of a formal register of lobbyists and code of conduct is expected to be launched within the coming week. Despite the UK Public Affairs Council’s withdrawal from the PRCA group last year, it has vowed to bring out its own ethical guidelines to inform the consultation.
Portland has poached the Commonwealth Office’s head of digital diplomacy in a bid to boost its online corporate reputation expertise. Their expanding property and planning team, has also had recent success in the sphere of recruitment, with Kevin McKeever being brought in from Bell Pottinger to run the show.
Jo-ann Robertson (MD of Ketchum Pleon), has given an interesting interview on the Scottish referendum, in which she dissembles Cameron’s tactical decision, finding it to be, ‘a well-timed political move.’
Katy Briers has been promoted to the newly created role of Social Media Executive. After graduating from Nottingham University with a high 2.1 in English, Katy joined JFL’s graduate internship programme in 2010 and was promoted to Researcher after three months with responsibility for research, content creation and recruitment in the publishing and digital sectors.
Ros Kindersley says, ‘Over the last 18 months Katy has made a great contribution to JFL. In addition to her day job she has played a key role in the development of our social media plans. We have an exciting year ahead of us with the development of a new website and several other great opportunities to look forward to. We are delighted that Katy has earned this well deserved promotion to Social Media Executive.’
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Marie Curie Cancer Care appoint first director of policy and public affairs: Imelda Redmond’s arrival sees the creation of a standalone public affairs unit.
Brunswick hunts top London PA pro: The international corporate affairs consultancy is scouring the market for a top public affairs professional for its London office.
RSA confirms new public affairs boss: Paulina Murphy began last month.
William Hill looking to bolster in-house PA team
FTI eyes up Portland deal: If the talks result in a successful convergence, it would result in the biggest agency deal in years in the UK sector.
BAA has appointed Nick O’hara as head of public affairs
Arthritis charity hires Loftis: Arthritis Research UK has hired Tracy Loftis as its first head of its new policy and public affairs department
JFL has announced a recruitment of its own, hiring Max Wiltshire as senior consultant responsible for public affairs recruitment!!!
Finance body hires PA chief: Asset based Finance Association names its first head of government affairs
NACRO, the largest crime reduction charity, is looking to increase its influence over Govt policy with large increases in their public affairs division
Group B boosts PA: Brought in eternal comms support.
Property Agency Grows its Network: Recently launched agency Forty Shillings has signed up both a Conservative candidate at last year’s general election and a former aide to senior Lib Dems.