ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide timely and relevant advice to clients with regular policy updates on regulations and political developments in the United Kingdom with a specific focus on development and global health themes
• Lead on UK political events and engagements including through political party conferences as well as ad hoc programming of events
• Provide regular analysis and debriefs to clients to guide the client’s positioning 
• 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
• Assist clients in meetings and activities that require travel within and outside the UK

The ideal candidate will have:

• minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in Policy, Public Affairs, Government Relations, Interest Groups or NGOs working in the field of global health and development 
• Strong understanding of the global health and development architecture
• In depth understanding of UK politics, parliament, and government
• Excellent spoken and written English 
• Ability to deliver advice on clients’ positioning based on policy developments and identify engagement opportunities that contribute to clients short- and long-term objectives
• Proficiency in building and maintaining networks that are relevant to Sovereign’s client base
• Strong project management skills, manage relevant events and meetings for clients
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
• 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