PLMR Healthcomms is an award-winning Health and Social Care Public Affairs team based in the heart of Westminster. We are part of the PLMR Group, a 100-strong team of consultants. We specialise in delivering impactful Parliamentary and patient-led campaigns on the key issues facing the NHS and social care.
We support our consultants to grow alongside our business, and we build extensive training programmes and development opportunities for all team members to learn and progress within the consultancy.
Job Details:
The role would suit someone with:
- A desire to work in one of the most rewarding policy areas: health and social care;
- A keen interest in networking and confidence to communicate with members of parliament, Government Ministers and key leaders in life sciences and social care;
- An eagerness to be part of a thriving and growing Westminster-based agency, where focus on culture plays a big part in our ethos.
- We give each member of the team flexibility to follow their own interests;
- Depending on experience, the team will consider someone for the role of Junior Account Executive or Account Executive.
Key Tasks will include:
Client & Account Support
- Support the account managers and directors to effectively engage with key voices across Westminster, Whitehall, and the NHS through political campaigns, the media, events and written inquiries;
- Develop a good understanding of the structure of the NHS and political environments, and the impact that politics has on patient care;
- Meet with clients, politicians and wider stakeholders on a day-to-day basis;
- Diligence in completing comprehensive support activities crucial to the success of a particular campaign;
- Support the organisation and delivery of events in the Parliamentary Estate;
- Manage social media channels and dedicated campaign websites.
Monitoring and Research
- Compile concise and accurate analyses of breaking news and its impact on the NHS;
- Provide research and support in the development of new project proposals and client pitches;
- Gather data, building an evidence base and interviewing witnesses and case study participants as part of a wide range of parliamentary reports and enquiries;
- Liaise with news outlets and design specialists to maximise the impact of our publications.