We are looking for a Junior Account Manager with 1–2 years’ experience in PR, public affairs, or a related field to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take real ownership of client work and play a central role in delivering campaigns that shape national conversations

About Bridgehead Communications

Bridgehead Communications is a specialist PR and public affairs agency working at the intersection of media, policy and thought leadership. We help organisations and individuals build their public profile, shape debate and mobilise support for the change they want to effect.

We work across three core sectors:

• Corporate
• Education and skills
• Adult social care

Our work combines media relations, political engagement and strategic communications. 

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of client and agency activity, including:

• Managing day-to-day client relationships and communications
• Drafting high-quality written materials, including opinion pieces, press releases, briefing notes and policy-led content
• Identifying and securing media coverage across trade, regional and national outlets
• Proactively spotting comment opportunities and news angles for clients
• Building and maintaining relationships with journalists, policymakers and key stakeholders
• Supporting engagement with MPs, advisers, officials and sector voices where relevant
• Researching political, policy and business developments relevant to client campaigns
• Contributing to campaign strategy and wider thought leadership development

About you

We are looking for someone who is curious, politically aware, highly organised and confident handling responsibility.

You should have:

• 1–2 years’ experience in PR, public affairs, or a related field
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• A strong interest in politics and current affairs
• Experience pitching stories, comments or interviews
• Good understanding of how to develop compelling angles for different audiences
• Confidence communicating with external stakeholders and representing clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and contribute ideas