Account Manager Communications - Hanbury Strategy

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether you face a communications challenge or have a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of public opinion, the press and politics to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic new recruit with two to three years’ experience in a comparable role at a UK agency or media environment. You will have a keen interest in the media, communications and campaigns. With proven experience of delivering for clients, you are now ready to leave your comfort zone and join a dynamic team at an important time in our growth.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Manages day-to-day activity on account teams. 
• Is the main point of contact for the client and takes responsibility for allocating actions and delivery of work. 
• Taking a proactive approach to communications, identifying media opportunities for clients and briefing stories into the press
• Building and maintaining contacts within the media
• Taking a leadership role with Executives, supporting their development and managing and reviewing their work on account teams
  
• Undertaking independent research tasks and complete them to a high quality
• Assisting with business development and takes on a role in pitches
• Investing in the culture of the business and celebrating the successes of the team

About you

• Have at least two-three years of experience in a communications agency
• Excited to be part of a dynamic team, working with clients from a range of industries
• Organised and capable of managing simultaneous tasks across a number of accounts
• Dedicated to producing high-quality work and going the extra mile
• Enjoy working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and opinions
• Personable, professional and a team player.

Benefits

• 28 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and time off over Christmas.
• Pension plan - 4% company contribution.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Normal working hours are 9am - 6pm with some earlier/later shifts for monitoring.
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
• The opportunity to opt in to Vitality including private health care and subsidised gym.
• Access to a full social and cultural calendar and employee wellness programmes - this summer/autumn we are adopting hybrid working practices and so the programme is part virtual, part face-to-face.
• A rich and diverse people development programme including fortnightly internal training sessions and a full annual programme of external trainers and inspirational speakers.