An ambitious and dynamic communications consultancy is seeking a Senior Account Manager or Account Manager with a passion for strategic communications. This role focuses on delivering high-impact campaigns across sectors such as energy and infrastructure, providing policy advice, and supporting clients in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The position offers professional growth, exposure to senior clients, and opportunities to contribute to business development.
Key Responsibilities for this Senior Account Manager Position
- Plan, manage, and deliver strategic communications campaigns using creative tactics and channels to achieve client objectives.
- Advise clients on complex policy, regulatory, and commercial issues in a clear and compelling manner.
- Coordinate integrated communications programmes across multiple projects and teams, ensuring delivery on time, budget, and quality standards.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on accessibility, responsiveness, and results.
- Collaborate with internal teams to generate insights, share knowledge, and drive innovation in campaign delivery.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and support growth opportunities within the consultancy.
Key Requirements for this Account Manger role
- Agency experience in public affairs or strategic communications.
- Strong understanding of government, policy, and media landscapes, particularly in energy and infrastructure.
- Proven ability to deliver results-focused campaigns and problem-solving in complex environments.
- Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a dynamic, engaging style.
- Client-centric attitude and strong interpersonal, team-working, and networking capabilities.
- Consultancy experience is desirable but not essential.
- Inquisitive, proactive, and keen to learn and develop professionally.
If that sounds like you, please apply now by getting in touch with our team via the form below for a confidential, exploratory chat, or contact us now.
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Peter Ferguson: As a Managing Consultant in the Public Affairs Practice, Peter advises and supports some of the world’s most renowned communications consultancies, boutique public affairs agencies and global in-house clients. Peter has supported clients on mandates including Managing Director...
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