Public Policy Advisor (Account Manager)

Page Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Page Personnel in London is recruiting a Public Policy Advisor (Account Manager) to drive growth of the policy practice in the UK. You will provide strategic advice to clients, manage key accounts, and cultivate new business with Parliament, Government and policy stakeholders.

The role requires a deep understanding of politics and government, excellent judgment, and strong interpersonal skills. Based in London, it is a permanent, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with politics, policy and government at Westminster, Whitehall and local authorities.
• Strategic client management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to meet deadlines and represent the firm externally.
• Excellent judgement and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of the Public Policy and Strategic Communication practice in the UK and within the firm.
• Pursue new business opportunities and attract clients internally and externally.
• Provide clients with strategic and tactical advice on Parliament, Government and policy community.
• Manage and undertake policy research.
• Provide public affairs, committee and media training for clients.
• Provide in-house advice for various legal teams.
• Attend events and party conferences, engaging with stakeholders on behalf of the firm.

Skills

Public policy

Client management

Strategic advising

Policy research

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A global legal practice based in London, specialising in policy-related matters.

Job Description

I am recruiting a Public Policy Advisor (Account Manager) for a global legal business based in London.

You will:

• Supporting growth of the Public Policy and Strategic Communication practice's profile in the UK market and within the firm
• Pursuing new business opportunities and attracting clients to the practice both internally (through referral from our lawyers) and externally
• Providing clients with strategic and tactical advice on the work of, and their relationships with, Parliament, Government and the policy community
• Managing and undertaking policy research
• Providing public affairs, committee and media training for clients
• Providing in-house advice for various legal teams
• Attending events and party conferences, and engaging with stakeholders on behalf of the firm

The Successful Applicant

You will have:

• A strong understanding and knowledge - developed through first‑hand relevant experience - of politics, public policy and Government at Westminster, Whitehall, and local authority level, including institutional structures, processes, key decision makers, the media and news cycle
• A strategic approach to clients' businesses and management of their accounts
• At least three years' experience working in a similar or related role in consultancy, in-house, Government, Parliament.
• Excellent judgement, commitment to client service and very strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Confidence to represent the firm externally
• Commercial awareness, entrepreneurial drive and desire to contribute to growing the practice

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in London.
• Access to a range of benefits (details provided upon request).

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