Senior Account Manager Public Affairs £40,000-£45,000

London

Our client is looking for an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager with an absolute passion for politics  You will be working to work within an award-winning public affairs division on a number of important client accounts, including for some of the country’s most recognisable organisations.  The client base covers a broad range of sectors including construction, transport, energy & technology.

You will need to have excellent political knowledge and judgement, a complete understanding of parliamentary process and procedure. This will be an active client-facing role, so the successful candidate must also have a proven track record of advising senior executives, politicians or decision-makers in previous roles.

Daily tasks will involve:

• Account management of top public affairs accounts
• Acting as a day to day point of contact for clients
• Supporting the  senior team to provide strategic political guidance to clients
• Attending and contributing to client meetings
• Drafting political briefing notes and parliamentary correspondence
• Managing the organisation of client events and parliamentary receptions
• Contributing to departmental marketing strategy and set-piece events
• Playing an active role in pitching to secure new business opportunities

Candidates will ideally have previously worked in-house within a public affairs team and/or have agency experience.  Please contact Jennifer@f1recruitment.com or Nick@f1recruitment.com