ABOUT THE ROLE
• Lead on client accounts from a UK and EU policy perspective.
• Provide timely and relevant advice, analysis and debriefs to clients with regular policy updates on regulations and political developments in the United Kingdom, Europe and globally with a specific focus on health and development.
• Develop and execute the identified political strategies for clients in collaboration with the team.
• Use the expertise and high-level networks with UK stakeholders to create networks for clients and to advise clients on their engagements and their objectives.
• Develop integrated PR and Communication strategies to guide the execution of the client strategy.
• Manage and oversee the work of junior team members who will assist in client accounts.
• Identify new opportunities for client’s profile-raising and business development strategies to ensure the client benefits from the full range of our networks and experience.
• Organise and advise clients on the creation and planning of campaigns, meetings and conferences.
• Identify Business Development Opportunities for Sovereign Strategy

MUST-HAVES
• Education: Graduate Level in Politics, Public Health, International Relations or a related field
• Experience: +4 years of professional experience in Policy, Public Affairs, Government Relations, Interest Groups or NGOs working in the field of health and development.
• Language Skills: Excellent spoken and written English and a fluency in another EU language is desired.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to deliver advice on clients’ positioning based on policy developments and identify engagement opportunities that contribute to clients short- and long-term objectives.
• Networking Skills: Proficiency in building and maintaining networks that are relevant to Sovereign’s client base.
• Organisational Skills: Organise, Assist or Manage relevant events and meetings for clients.
• Communications Skills: Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels; high standard of written and oral communication skills.
• Social Skills: Ability to work constructively in a team, eagerness to grow and an ability to work on multiple projects and deliver work within tight deadlines. Show ability to manage client relations and track progress and communicate with management.