Communications Consultant [Science/Frontier Tech]

Milltown Partners

Our clients operate at the frontiers of innovation - we advise technology companies driving change, global investors funding the future, the giants of sport and entertainment, and influential individuals on the communications and policy challenges that define their reputations. Our work spans corporate and financial communications, policy and public affairs to engage regulators and policymakers, policy communications and leadership communications. We underpin the full breadth of our capabilities with research-driven insights and campaigns. We're also pioneering AI-enhanced advisory work for both our clients and internal innovation, using technology to unlock insights from data at unprecedented scale and speed.

The role 

We're looking for a communications adviser who brings at least 4 years of experience in corporate communications, specialised in science and frontier technology issues, with a proven track record of translating complex information into compelling narratives for a range of audiences. Consultants are the driving force behind our work. You'll be a trusted adviser who shapes client reputations in line with agreed strategy and priorities, applying your knowledge and insights to commercial challenges. You'll drive work across the team in a way that makes the most of everyone's skills and experience, support more junior colleagues to develop, and deputise for Directors and Partners when required.

A successful candidate will have the ambition, expertise and network to provide specialist communications advice to our growing frontier tech and science client base across the UK and Europe.

What you'll do

Shape communications strategy

You'll draw on deep knowledge of channels and audiences to position clients and tell their story – including translating highly technical, scientific, or regulatory subject matter into narratives that resonate beyond specialist audiences. That means working with client team leads to set strategy and priorities, building integrated communications plans, and designing research briefs that ensure all advice is grounded in insight. You'll tailor your recommendations to each client's needs – and consistently push for the most creative solutions, including confident use of AI-enhanced approaches.

Advise clients

You'll earn the trust of a range of clients and deliver recommendations that are understood and acted on. You'll produce compelling written content, drive significant communications moments – media briefings, speeches, owned channels, events – and stay across the issues your clients face, from government consultations to research papers and the wider news agenda. You'll use tools including Factiva, Meltwater, Claude, and Gemini to generate insight, support complex deliverables, and enable innovation.

Develop the team

You'll build and manage project plans, manage the work of junior colleagues, and support their development through coaching and constructive feedback. Encouraging continuous learning – and delegating effectively to enable it – is a core part of the role.

Contribute to the business

You'll apply your understanding of the commercial context in which clients operate, contribute to internal projects, and bring restlessness to spotting growth and development opportunities – whether that's finding new ways to help clients, running teams more efficiently, or sharing knowledge internally. You'll experiment with and implement AI-powered workflows that improve team efficiency.

Build a collaborative environment

You'll give and receive feedback regularly, actively seek input from colleagues at all levels, and demonstrate allyship to everyone on the team. Creating an inclusive environment where brilliant work happens is everyone's responsibility.

You'll bring a strong foundation in science and frontier tech communications, with the expertise and drive to act as an exceptional adviser.

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• At least 4 years of communications advisory experience with a focus on frontier tech and/or science – ideally in consultancy, government, or within a technology company or research organisation.

• 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, including researchers, media, policymakers, and civil society.

• 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.

Desirable:

• A strong existing network of contacts in science media and/or key opinion formers.

• Understanding of the policy and governance issues affecting companies working at the frontier of technology.

We're an independent, employee-owned firm, which means the people who work here share in our collective success. We operate across London, Brussels, San Francisco, New York, and Washington D.C., advising technology companies, global investors, iconic brands and influential individuals on the communications and policy challenges that define their reputations.

Our culture is built on five values: brilliance, restlessness, comradeship, inclusivity and integrity. We expect a lot from each other, but we also invest in each other—through honest feedback, shared learning and genuine care that goes beyond the work itself.

You'll have access to 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), and a hybrid working model (three days in the office: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday).

We're also serious about building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We have measurable commitments around representation, inclusion, and supporting underrepresented communities through pro bono work. Creating an environment where everyone can thrive is central to how we operate.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the right place to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.

If the years of experience or salary band don't quite align with your expectations please don't hesitate to reach out and we can talk it through.