Defence & Advanced Tech Campaign Lead

Team Lewis; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Lewis, London HQ, is seeking an Account Manager for Defence & Advanced Tech to manage client relationships and lead integrated campaigns. You will deliver credible defence communications, work with media, and support UK market entry and subsidiary setups.

The role requires agency PR/public affairs experience in defence, strong media networks, and the ability to juggle multiple campaigns while meeting tight deadlines. London-based.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in an agency setting delivering PR and public affairs campaigns.
• At least 18 months of defence communications experience within an agency.
• Strong understanding of Parliament workings and media pitching.
• Network across defence journalists and political stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Consultative relationship with clients for campaign delivery
• Develop mixed-communications campaigns across media, politics and marketing to meet objectives
• Drive media relations and capitalise on opportunities to lead the news agenda
• Foster relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and political stakeholders
• Provide impactful content including press releases, articles, blogs
• Support clients entering the UK market and setting up UK subsidiaries
• Assist defence tenders communications to navigate procurement processes
• Keep across defence themes and upcoming contracts relevant to clients
• Coach Account Executives, set objectives and prioritise time
• Ensure KPIs are met and reported with insight and analysis
• Effective cost management and budgeting
• Be a role model driving excellence in delivery

Job description

Team Lewis, London HQ, is seeking an Account Manager for Defence & Advanced Tech to manage client relationships and lead integrated campaigns. You will deliver credible defence communications, work with media, and support UK market entry and subsidiary setups.

The role requires agency PR/public affairs experience in defence, strong media networks, and the ability to juggle multiple campaigns while meeting tight deadlines. London-based.