Drive day-to-day programme management across a portfolio of client accounts with guidance from senior colleagues and support from Executives.
Working with senior colleagues to identify engagement opportunities for clients.
Inputting into the mapping and analysis of policy risks and opportunities.
Active in strengthening and deepening networks.
Key day-to-day client contact.
Managing client relationships, demonstrating prioritisation and problem resolution skills.
Consistent focus on adding value to clients and delivering excellence.
Deepening understanding of client sectors, business models and preferred ways of working.
Play a supporting role in business development, inputting into well-structured and creative new business proposals.
Building skills to identify cross and upselling opportunities to existing clients and source new commercial opportunities.
Clear, timely and appropriate internal communication, keeping account leads updated on key account deliverables and deadlines.
Attend external events to increase their knowledge and understanding of relevant sectors and share insights and connections with the wider team.
Manage junior colleagues on accounts, and have experience in delegation, motivation, supervision and development of others.
Support the development of a positive Hanbury culture and act as an advocate and ambassador for Hanbury both internally and externally.

A solid understanding of the UK political and regulatory landscape and experience.
Likely to have at least 2-3 years of professional experience working in government, politics, a regulator, think tank, industry body or in-house public affairs roles.
Agency experience is a plus.
A capable writer, dedicated to producing high quality work and going the extra mile in a fast paced environment.
A collaborative management style, keen to grow experience of managing and mentoring others.
Excellent interpersonal skills to encourage respectful debate, unafraid to take risks.
Experience of project management in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
An adept communicator both in writing and verbally.
Eager to be part of a dynamic team and drive a positive working environment.
Enjoys working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and opinions.

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.
Electric vehicle scheme.
Nursery scheme.
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
The opportunity to opt in to Vitality including private health care and subsidised gym.
We are a hybrid working employer.
Work from abroad policy for up to 4 weeks a year.
Access to a full social and cultural calendar and employee wellness programmes.
A rich and diverse people development programme including fortnightly internal training sessions and a full annual programme of external trainers and inspirational speakers.

Account Manager – Public Affairs

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