About the role

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join our public and corporate affairs team in London, working for a range of significant clients.

The ideal candidate will

• Have a knowledge and enthusiasm for business, politics and the media
• Have at least three years’ experience working in politics, policy or communications, ideally with strong existing consultancy and management experience
• Have experience developing and executing political and corporate communications strategies
• Feel comfortable providing strategic counsel to senior clients and thinking on their feet
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills, research and organisational skills
• Have exceptional attention to detail
• Be a confident presenter, and be able to play a management role in a pitch team
• Be passionate about working as part of a team and developing junior staff
• Have knowledge of the transport, financial services and/or education sectors, although this is not essential

The role will involve

• Leading a range of significant public and corporate affairs accounts – including but not limited to transport, financial services and education clients – on a day-to-day basis, working closely with junior and senior staff
• Working with the team to develop and execute strategies built around the objectives of our clients
• Identifying creative ways to build momentum behind campaigns, including through utilising the media
• Drafting and developing a range of written materials, including position papers, policy documents and new business proposals
• Developing more junior members of staff – nurturing their understanding and skills
• Identifying and pursing new business opportunities, and generally promoting the strength of Newington’s offer