Account Manager – Public Affairs

JFL Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications consultancy in London seeks an Account Manager specializing in Public Affairs. The role involves client management, leading projects, and providing insightful advice, with strong parliamentary knowledge needed. They offer a dynamic team environment, focusing on collaboration and various perspectives.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Parliament, Government, and UK political parties.
• Experience in fast-paced team environments.
• Interest in politics, current affairs, and business.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day contact for clients ensuring smooth operations.
• Lead on document drafts for diverse audiences (politicians, civil servants).
• Monitor client news and identify stakeholder engagement opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of Parliament

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Presenting skills

Time management

Team collaboration

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Account Manager – Public Affairs, London

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Client:

JFL Search & Selection

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Fantastic new opportunity with an award-winning, fast growing communications consultancy, specialising in Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Financial PR, Digital, Sustainability, and Campaigning.

They are a values-led organisation and their purpose informs all they do. Their purpose is to champion collaboration and a wide range or perspectives to build reputations for a thriving world.

Responsibilities:

•Act as day-to day contact for clients to ensure smooth running

•Take leadership and drive accounts forward

•Lead on first drafts of documents for clients and adapt writing style for different audiences accordingly, politicians, civil servants etc

•Provide advice and insight to clients

•Coach and mentor juniors

•Conduct parliamentary and policy monitoring and analysis

•Monitor client news and identify opportunities for clients to engage with stakeholders

•Own stakeholder relationship. Co-ordinate and review engagement plans, review policy and stakeholder briefing notes drafted by junior members

•Actively participate in new business pitches. Oversee research for pitches and review findings to shape the answer. Contribute to the document creation process

•Attend external networking events/ webinars directly relevant to clients

Essential skills and experience:

•Strong working knowledge of Parliament, Government and UK political parties

•Confident with parliamentary monitoring tools such as Hansard

•A genuine interest in politics, current affairs and business

•Excellent time management and high level of attention to detail

•Strong writing and presenting skills

•Demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced team

•Experience in the infrastructure, FMCG, retail, technology, energy or financial services sectors

Excellent salary and benefits on offer.

If you would like to find out more, contact Edwina Goldman @ JFL Recruit –