Defence Campaign Manager - Public Affairs & Media (UK)

Lewis; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis is seeking a proactive Campaign Manager to support defence sector clients entering or operating in the UK market. You will manage client relationships with autonomy, craft mixed communications campaigns, and drive media and stakeholder engagement to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include content creation, bid communications support, and coaching junior staff while ensuring KPI delivery and budget discipline. A strong network and press-pitching capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, ambitious and will thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• At least 2 years’ experience in agency, supporting and leading public relations and public affairs accounts.
• At least 18 months' communications experience within the defence sector, ideally gained within an agency working with defence clients.
• Have a good understanding of the workings of Parliament and is confident pitching to journalists.
• A good network across the defence ecosystem, including trade and national journalists, and political stakeholders.
• Good understanding of defence sector themes, the procurement landscape and visibility of upcoming contracts.
• Comfortable working independently with ownership over client relationships.
• A team player who likes to coach juniors and to go the extra mile.
• An avid consumer of news, keeping up to date with current affairs and defence announcements.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Calm under pressure: able to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous with impeccable attention to detail.
• Ready to take the next step in your career!

Responsibilities

• Consultative relationship with clients for outstanding campaign delivery
• Support the development of mixed-communications campaigns that incorporate media, political and marketing activity to help clients meet their objectives
• Drive media relations, capitalising on opportunities for clients 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, including those setting up UK subsidiaries
• Help provide procurement bid communications support, helping clients navigate defence sector tenders
• Keep across key defence themes, the procurement landscape and upcoming contracts relevant to clients' interests
• Coach Account Executives, setting objectives and helping to prioritise their time
• Ensure that KPIs are met and reported to the client with insight and analysis
• Effective cost management, meeting budgets set
• A role model as a professional driven to achieve excellence

Job description

Lewis is seeking a proactive Campaign Manager to support defence sector clients entering or operating in the UK market. You will manage client relationships with autonomy, craft mixed communications campaigns, and drive media and stakeholder engagement to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include content creation, bid communications support, and coaching junior staff while ensuring KPI delivery and budget discipline. A strong network and press-pitching capability are essential.