PLMR Healthcomms is the award-winning Health & Social Care Public Affairs team in the PLMR Group - a UK PR Week Top 50 team of consultants based in Westminster.
We work in partnership with our clients to deliver impactful campaigns on the key issues within the life sciences sector.
Job Details
The Senior Account Manager (SAM) role is designed for a professional with demonstrable experience of working in public affairs & with a passion for health & social care. This is a high-profile position, driving the successful delivery of a range of our clients’ public affairs programmes.
Client & Account Management
- Understand clients & their operating environments to help solve their problems;
- Build relationships with clients based on trust & delivery;
- Develop strategies & activities for clients, & oversee their execution, quality controlling all aspects of the programmes;
- Drive the successful delivery of engagement programs across Westminster & Whitehall;
- Responsible for day-to-day management of a range of clients’ accounts, taking responsibility for driving planning, delivery, & results.
Research & Writing
- Conduct highly accurate research & interpret how this will impact on clients;
- Write high quality account materials, including research papers, parliamentary briefings, reports, newsletters, campaign material & press releases;
- Proof, amend & improve materials produced by junior staff, & have final approval prior to sending to clients.
Business Development
- Support the senior team to protect & grow the revenue streams for existing accounts;
- Identify & develop new business opportunities, including drafting strategies & playing a role in tenders & pitches.
Networking & Relationship Building
- Undertake networking across the political & policy spheres, including within Parliament, and at external events;
- Forge strong links with those across the business, regulatory & market access space.
Personal Specification
- Being a personable, approachable & friendly member of the PLMR Healthcomms & wider PLMR team;
- Be comfortable working independently, bringing fresh ideas & a desire to grow your leadership skills;
- Have a cracking answer to ‘what’s your favourite Mastermind topic’ question in your interview.