CLIENT MANAGER

Essential

• Two to three years agency and/or project management experience.
• Good understanding of local government and its politics and the property and planning sector.
• Excellent communication abilities, including clear and concise written work and strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and capable of managing several projects concurrently.
• Ability to work as part of a small team including managing delegation, taking a lead role in delivery of engagement programmes and demonstrating financial management.
• Ability to develop and manage client and stakeholder relationships.

Desirable

• Interest/Involvement in local party politics.
• Experience of working with the media.
• Experience of using social media as an engagement and campaigning tool.

CLIENT EXECUTIVE

Essential

• Strong organisational skills to coordinate all aspects of stakeholder and community engagement events, including production of all consultation print and web material.
• Enthusiasm and ability to take the initiative.
• Good verbal communications for liaison with local stakeholders and communities.
• Clear and concise writing style and ability to quickly produce written work to a very high standard.
• Ability to multi-task to deliver good quality work to tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working as a member of a small team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident, sociable and willing to share ideas freely.
• Interest in local politics, media, property and planning, combined with a willingness to monitor updates and proactively share insights with colleagues or clients.
• High level of IT literacy and competent in Microsoft Office - experience of using website/blogging platforms is an advantage.

Desirable skills

• Interest in politics and/or involvement in party politics, particularly at a grassroots level in London.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, commercially driven agency environment.
• Experience in using media and social media for campaigning and event planning would be an advantage.