Lansons is looking for a dynamic and engaging account director to bolster its public affairs offer. You will be working as an integral member of client team, responsible for the smooth running of our client programmes and driving exciting new business pitches and supporting the team’s marketing strategy. An opportunity to work with interesting clients and stakeholders from sectors including, transport, financial services, tech and energy.

About the role:
Lead and implement client programmes with the support of the wider client team
Help to drive the Public Affairs marketing strategy
Source and progress new business leads
Manage internal teams
Organise events and party conference activity
Monitor political debates and major news and policy announcements and advise clients as necessary

About you
A good network in and knowledge of Westminster and political stakeholders
Experience of working with local authorities
Broader base of sector experience and working on integrated accounts across stakeholder, media and digital
Strong people management skills
Strong writer
Two or more years’ experience working in politics, public policy or public affairs
Policy development experience in energy or financial services (desirable)
Public affairs experience at a consultancy or public or private (in-house) sector (desirable)

Lansons is a strategic reputation management consultancy, acting as trusted advisors to businesses and organisations across the world. On a daily basis we give advice, have ideas, make things happen and help organisations communicate more effectively. Our purpose is to do great work for our clients, be a great place to work and make a positive contribution to society.