Account Director - Public Affairs - Health & Social Care

Albion Rye Associates; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public affairs and communications consultancy seeks an Account Director to shape health and social care policy. You will navigate complex political environments and manage high-impact campaigns while mentoring junior staff in a growing, supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Clear progression paths

Qualifications

• Strong experience in health/social care policy.
• Background in agency or in-house roles within pharma or health sectors.
• Line management experience with a passion for mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client programmes in health and social care.
• Advise stakeholders and build relationships in industry and government.
• Manage integrated campaigns from strategy to execution.

Skills

Understanding of UK health policy

Stakeholder management

Political engagement

Campaign management

Team leadership

Commercial mindset

Job description

Account Director – Health & Social Care (Public Affairs / Communications)

Location: Central London

️ Sector: Healthcare Policy | Pharma | HealthTech | Social Care

Are you passionate about shaping the future of health and social care through policy and communications? My client is looking for anAccount Director(or experiencedSenior Account Managerready for a step up) to join a fast-growing, values-driven public affairs and communications consultancy.

About the Role:

You’ll play a lead role on a diverse portfolio of clients across the pharmaceutical, life sciences, digital health, and social care landscape. You'll help clients navigate complex policy environments, deliver high-impact campaigns, and influence meaningful change in the sector.

What You'll Do:

Lead strategic client programmes focused on health and social care policy

Advise senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across industry and government

Manage integrated campaigns—from strategy to execution

Produce and oversee high-quality policy briefings, reports, and stakeholder materials

Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development

Play a key role in new business development and organic growth

Represent the agency at key sector events and forums

What We’re Looking For:

Strong understanding of UK health and/or social care policy

Experience working with pharmaceutical or health sector clients (agency or in-house)

Proven ability to lead accounts, manage stakeholders, and deliver results

Skilled in navigating the political landscape—confident engaging with Parliamentarians, policymakers, and regulators

Proactive, collaborative, and commercially minded

Line management experience and a passion for developing others

Why Join?

You'll be part of a collaborative, mission-led team that values professional development, impact-driven work, and creating space for individual interests to flourish. The organisation offers clear progression, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to shape the health and social care agenda at the highest level.