An extremely successful communications agency is looking to expand its healthcare team. Working with renowned clients across the sector you will be providing strategic advice as well as communicating policy development across the healthcare arena.
You will be expected to:
- Lead and manage client accounts as well as take part in strategy development;
- Assist with policy engagement programmes and liaising with Parliamentarians, Ministers and stakeholders;
- Keep abreast of major policy and political developments;
- Ensure internal and client teams receive rapid alerts to monitoring items of interest, including making recommendations for client activity arising;
- Provide high quality advice to clients on the implications of policy or political development;
- Identify areas for expansion and enhanced delivery of client programmes;
- Network in policy and political fields to develop contacts, capture of business intelligence and actively prospect for new business opportunities.
You will need:
- Expert knowledge of the UK healthcare sector;
- Communications experience within pharmaceuticals is an advantage;
- Passion for news and/or politics and an understanding of their potential impact on business objectives;
- Understanding of the UK Parliamentary system and the workings of Westminster;
- Demonstrable client service skills, agency experience strongly preferable;
- Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills;
- Strong networking skills with key media, stakeholder and prospective new business clients.