Associate Director – Public affairs (healthcare)

MEDIA CONTACTS; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency in London's healthcare communications sector is seeking a Senior Account Director or Associate Director. This role offers the chance to lead dynamic public affairs projects and navigate complex policy environments, all while managing a passionate team. With a strong focus on business development, you'll help drive growth and enhance the agency's profile. Join a collaborative team that values diverse backgrounds and offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm, combined with the resources of a large agency. If you're ready to make an impact in a thriving environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in public affairs and strategic communications.
• Strong network in UK politics and public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Leading integrated public affairs and communications projects.
• Developing effective campaigns navigating complex policy issues.

Skills

Public Affairs

Strategic Communications

Healthcare Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Policy Navigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Related Field

Job description

A growing public affairs practice in one of the most successful independent healthcare communications agencies in London is looking for a Senior Account Director or Associate Director who can help accelerate their growth.

The agency competes with the top networks in pitches and in awards. Recent award wins include work helping end stigma around addiction, groundbreaking policy work in HIV and projects involving sustainability & ESG.

The Associate Director’s Role:

• Leading and executing integrated public affairs and communications projects in healthcare
• You will need to navigate complex policy and regulatory issues to develop effective campaigns
• You will also play an important role in business development, leading on winning proposals and identifying opportunities for further growth and increasing the profile of the agency
• Line managing a talented and passionate team, developing and upskilling them

You:

• Several years of relevant experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or related fields, with a proven track record in the healthcare/ pharmaceutical space
• A strong network of relationships across the UK politics and the public affairs industry
• An excellent understanding of the UK&I political/health policy environment
• Experience of establishing and managing strong client relationships
• Able to work at least 2 days per week in their central London offices

Having recorded impressive growth in a challenging year for healthcare agencies, this agency is truly on an upward trajectory. They have the entrepreneurial spirit and quirkiness of a small boutique, but with the resources and scale of a large global agency. The team bring diverse backgrounds meaning diverse interests, skills, and experiences to learn from.

If this sounds like the sort of environment you’d like to work in, don’t hesitate to get in touch for more details.