Public Affairs Account Manager/Senior Account Manager, Strategic Communications Consultancy, London

Hanson Search; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning strategic communications consultancy is on the lookout for an ambitious Account Manager or Senior Account Manager. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful campaigns and support high-profile clients across various sectors, including financial services and healthcare. In a dynamic and people-first environment, you will contribute to business development and help shape the future of public affairs and communications. If you are proactive, solutions-driven, and eager to grow, this position is designed for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in public affairs or strategic communications, ideally within an agency environment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement communications strategies that achieve tangible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, integrated strategic communications campaigns tailored to multi-stakeholder audiences.
• Manage client accounts, ensuring timely, budget-conscious and high-quality delivery.

Skills

Public Affairs

Strategic Communications

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Policy Interpretation

Writing and Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

An award-winning strategic communications consultancy is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join their growing team. The firm operates across sectors including financial services, energy, healthcare, transport, and education, offering integrated services in public affairs, corporate communications, digital, research, and creative solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a public affairs or communications professional to lead impactful campaigns, support high-profile clients, and contribute to business development within a dynamic, people-first environment.

Public Affairs Account Manager Key Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, integrated strategic communications campaigns tailored to multi-stakeholder audiences
• Interpret and clearly communicate complex policy, regulatory and commercial issues
• Manage client accounts, ensuring timely, budget-conscious and high-quality delivery
• Provide insights and solutions to clients’ reputational and policy challenges
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment across communication channels
• Support business development initiatives, including proposals and pitch presentations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on responsiveness and results
• Contribute to internal culture and collaborative team ethos

Public Affairs Account Manager Key Requirements

• Strong experience in public affairs or strategic communications, ideally within an agency environment
• Knowledge of the UK government, policy landscape, and media, especially in financial services
• Proven ability to develop and implement communications strategies that achieve tangible outcomes
• Skilled in writing and presenting complex information in an engaging and accessible way
• Highly organised project manager with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams
• A proactive and solutions-driven mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative team player
• Curious, ambitious, and committed to personal and professional growth

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch withour teamincluding a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Public Affairs, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment. Please clickhereto find out about more aboutHanson Search. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policyhere.