Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Account Manager

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom The Early Careers Company Full time

We are working with one of the largest and most established communications and PR businesses in the UK, with a focus on Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. This position will be based in their office in London (with flexible working in place) and focused on Public affairs and communications campaigns around infrastructure & the built environment.


The Account Manager will own the campaign strategies, lead and motivate the team and ensure quality on each account.


Main responsibilities


  • Contribute on a strategic level to a clients’ business, showing an understanding of the commercial environment and the issues which may affect business.
  • Dealing with all aspects of a campaign/project and driving it forward.
  • Leading and ensuring the delivery of the communications plan, meeting agreed goals and highlighting performance issues, applying the right evaluation, measurement and reporting systems.
  • Prepare and present plans/recommendations to existing clients.
  • Take an active interest in new business activity, networking for leads and playing a part in the pitch process as well as drafting new business documents.
  • Manage ‘incidents’ and monitor crises relatively unaided by a Director.
  • Lead and train other members of the account team.
  • Manage the work of Account Executives, delegate, brief, monitor progress and ensure a high quality of delivery.
  • Conduct client meetings and take responsibility for driving a portfolio of accounts forward simultaneously.
  • Maintaining regular contact with the client (by phone) and building long-term relationships based on trust and value.



Role Requirements


  • 2-3 years experience in PR/communications
  • Good spoken and written communication skills
  • Strong presentation, consultation and negotiation skills
  • Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • The ability and experience leading and motivating a team
  • A willingness to work long hours, often under pressure
  • Good business sense and the ability to work to budgets
  • A professional manner


Benefits


  • Competitive Salary
  • Employee Ownership and bonuses
  • Hybrid working model
  • Summer and Christmas socials
  • 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays.
  • Employee assistance programme including medical, mental health, and financial support.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Clear progression, training, development & career planning.
  • Fantastic, friendly, close-knit team.


If this is role that you feel suits your capabilities and interests you, apply here through The Early Careers Company and we'll arrange a call to discuss further



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