SEPTEMBER 23 2026
Join our team as Senior Advisor, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications (m/f/d)
Ready to shape reputational impact where it matters most? At Apollo Strategists, we navigate complexity and advise executive leadership at the very heart of Luxembourg’s dynamic economic landscape. As a pioneering, fully independent boutique consulting firm, we deliver high-value strategic counsel to CEOs, executive boards, and international institutions on high-stakes, cross-border assignments.To support our continued growth and the expanding mandates of our clients, we are looking for an experienced, driven Senior Advisor to join our collaborative team in Luxembourg.
Why Apollo?
Here, you will find an agile, close-knit team where senior members mentor directly, and career paths are individual, visible, and progressive. If you are looking for high autonomy, absolute intellectual rigor, and an open debate culture, you will thrive with us.
Are you the right fit?
This position is built for an autonomous consultant who combines sharp strategic thinking and political acumen with sound judgment and emotional intelligence. If you bring a minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic advisory, public affairs, or crisis management - and are fluent in both English and French - we look forward to reviewing your profile.
How to apply?
Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) directly by email to talent@apollo.lu.
Discover the full job description, key accountabilities, and requirements below.
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Senior Advisor, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications (m/f/d)
As a core member of Apollo Strategists’ team, the Senior Advisor, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications draws on a sharp strategic mindset, political acumen, sound judgement and strong interpersonal skills as well as solid consulting experience to support client communication mandates and internal initiatives. Working with a significant degree of autonomy, the role contributes to the development of strategies and leads the execution of sensitive and high-impact projects, particularly in media relations, crisis management and public affairs. This role calls for an experienced consultant who knows how to navigate complex environments, engages confidently with senior stakeholders and combines strategic rigour with discretion and emotional intelligence within a small, fast-paced and collaborative team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Leadership and Growth
- Develop and implement advanced communication and media strategies tailored to client objectives, organizational DNA, and market dynamics;
- Contribute actively to strengthening Apollo Strategists’ positioning as a high-value partner for public affairs and strategic communications;
- Identify strategic opportunities and challenges for clients, particularly in politically sensitive or high-stakes situations.
Operational Excellence
- Act autonomously in the drafting of high-level content including media statements, speeches, internal communication frameworks, and crisis materials in French and English;
- Manage complex, multi-stakeholder communication projects across industries;
- Deliver communication audits, positioning analyses, and detailed reporting to clients.
Team Leadership and Development
- Support the Head of Strategic Communications & Business Operations in supervising more junior team members;
- Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and skills development by mentoring more junior team members and assisting with onboarding;
- Serve as a quality control reference for written materials and strategic deliverables.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as senior day-to-day counsel to selected clients, including CEOs and executive leadership, providing trusted counsel on public messaging, stakeholder positioning, and strategic response plans;
- Prepare and run client workshops, strategy sessions, and crisis simulations;
- Manage and drive long-term client relationships through high-value advice, reliability and discretion.
Financial and Strategic Planning
- Participate in business development activities, such as proposal writing, pitch meetings, and networking events;
- Identify client growth opportunities and support upselling of new services;
- Assist in the definition of project scopes, budgets, and strategic priorities in collaboration with the Managing Director and the senior team.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Communications, International Relations, Economics, Law or a related field; a specific professional track record may compensate for a different academic background;
- Minimum 7 years of experience preferably in strategic communications, consulting, public affairs, political advisory, or crisis management with a strong understanding of media relations;
- Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken); proficiency in other languages such as German or Luxembourgish is a plus;
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, political sensitivity, maturity and sound judgment, including under pressure;
- Proven ability to lead client engagements and deliver complex communication strategies with a high degree of independence;
- Strong writing and public speaking skills; comfortable advising senior leaders and handling confidential matters;
- A confident, curious and collaborative personality, able to listen, challenge constructively and build trust with very different interlocutors;
- A collaborative team player who values curiosity, respect, and inspiration in a close-knit working environment;
- Strong interest in contributing to the development of both local and international companies shaping Luxembourg’s great economic landscape.
As a pioneering boutique, fully independent firm with a longstanding presence in the Luxembourg market, Apollo offers the opportunity to work directly with CEOs and senior executives from day one, supporting them on complex communication and reputational issues.
You will be part of a small team where ideas are debated openly and strong arguments win, regardless of seniority. From Luxembourg, a multilingual, international European hub where business, institutions and decision-makers operate in proximity, you will work with local and international clients on complex, cross-border and high-stakes assignments.
Growth at Apollo is fast and visible: senior team members mentor directly, career paths are individual and progressive, and your contributions are seen by influential decision makers.
Apollo Strategists is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We evaluate candidates on merit, potential, and fit with our values. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to independence, authenticity excellence, reliability and trust.
How to apply? We kindly ask you to submit your application exclusively to talent@apollo.lu. To ensure that your application is properly considered, please note that applications submitted through LinkedIn or other channels cannot be accepted.
We will review applications during the week of 19 October 2026 and will contact all candidates by 23 October 2026.
