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About the Role
We are looking for a driven Account Manager with a passion for politics and policy who excels at managing complex client accounts. As a key member of our high performing team, you will be a fast-learner eager to contribute to cutting-edge regulatory and political analysis and to deliver engagement programmes for leading global companies across multiple sectors.
Responsibilities
- Drive day-to-day programme management across a portfolio of client accounts with guidance from senior colleagues and support from Executives.
- Working with senior colleagues to identify engagement opportunities for clients.
- Inputting into the mapping and analysis of policy risks and opportunities.
- Active in strengthening and deepening networks.
- Key day-to-day client contact. Managing client relationships, demonstrating prioritisation and problem resolution skills.
- Consistent focus on adding value to clients and delivering excellence.
- Deepening understanding of client sectors, business models and preferred ways of working.
- Play a supporting role in business development, inputting into well-structured and creative new business proposals.
- Building skills to identify cross and upselling opportunities to existing clients and source new commercial opportunities.
- Developing presentation and influencing skills.
- Clear, timely and appropriate internal communication, keeping account leads updated on key account deliverables and deadlines.
- Attend external events to increase their knowledge and understanding of relevant sectors and share insights and connections with the wider team.
- Manage junior colleagues on accounts, and have experience in delegation, motivation, supervision and development of others.
- Support the development of a positive Hanbury culture and act as an advocate and ambassador for Hanbury both internally and externally.
Requirements
- Experience in Public Affairs.
- Experience across reputation, communications, politics and policy.
- A solid understanding of the UK political and regulatory landscape and experience.
- Likely to have at least 2-3 years of professional experience working in government, politics, a regulator, think tank, industry body or in-house public affairs roles.
- Agency experience is a plus.
- A capable writer, dedicated to producing high quality work and going the extra mile in a fast paced environment.
- A collaborative management style, keen to grow experience of managing and mentoring others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to encourage respectful debate, unafraid to take risks.
- Experience of project management in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
- An adept communicator both in writing and verbally.
- Eager to be part of a dynamic team and drive a positive working environment.
- Enjoys working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and opinions.
Skills
- Public Affairs
- Reputation Management
- Communications
- Politics
- Policy Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Writing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Influencing Skills
- Delegation
- Motivation
- Supervision
- Mentoring
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid working
- Work from abroad policy for up to 4 weeks a year
Experience Level
- 2-3 years of professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive and dependant on experience
Benefits
- 28 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and time off over Christmas.
- Pension plan - 4% company contribution.
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
- Electric vehicle scheme.
- Nursery scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
- The opportunity to opt in to Vitality including private health care and subsidised gym.
- Access to a full social and cultural calendar and employee wellness programmes.
- A rich and diverse people development programme including fortnightly internal training sessions and a full annual programme of external trainers and inspirational speakers.
About the Company
- We turn insight into impact. Whether a client is facing a communications challenge or has a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of politics, public opinion and the press to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.
- Founded in 2016, Hanbury continues to focus on delivering client excellence and growing our business across offices in London, Brussels, Washington D.C. and Sydney.
Equal Opportunity
- Hanbury Strategy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation.
- As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we are open to discussions about alternative working patterns or hours.
- Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made during recruitment or in employment for reasons associated with your physical or mental health. We are committed to ensuring everyone is able to fully participate in whatever way is most appropriate for them.