Drive day-to-day programme management with guidance from senior colleagues and support from executives.
With senior colleagues, develop and execute media plans to secure coverage across national, regional and trade media.
Strengthen your own network of journalist contacts.
Run press office functions for clients, both proactive pitching and reactive crisis handling.
Managing client relationships on a portfolio of accounts, demonstrating prioritisation and problem resolution skills.
Consistent focus on adding value to clients and delivering excellence.
You will play a supporting role in business development, inputting into well-structured and creative new business proposals.
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.
You will manage junior colleagues on accounts, and have experience in delegation, motivation, supervision and development of others.
Account managers support the development of a positive Hanbury culture and act as an advocate and ambassador for Hanbury both internally and externally.

Around 2-3 years of professional experience working in a Government press office, in a busy newsroom, or working in-house.
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 and is not afraid to take risks.
Exposure to project management in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
An adept communicator both in writing and verbally.
Passionate about media relations, with an understanding of how to secure quality coverage and build a network of journalists.

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 – Communications

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