What you’ll be doing

As an Account Manager in our Public Affairs team, you’ll be at the heart of our client relationships: taking day-to-day ownership of accounts and projects, helping clients understand the political and regulatory environment around them, and turning that insight into smart, effective public affairs activity.

Working alongside senior advisers and managing junior colleagues, day to day that means:

• Monitoring and interpreting the political landscape, distinguishing signal from noise and translating complex developments into clear advice
• Leading stakeholder engagement, including identifying the right decision-makers, influencers and partners, securing meetings and producing high-quality briefings and meeting materials.
• Producing excellent written work, from political updates and briefing documents to messaging, consultation submissions, thought leadership and campaign materials.
• Taking day-to-day ownership of client accounts and projects, managing junior colleagues, overseeing delivery, and making sure work is delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Supporting new business and account growth, including research and pitch preparation.
• Contributing to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where everyone has a stake in what we’re building.

What we’re looking for

This role is for someone who is, first and foremost, a current affairs geek, with:

• Public affairs agency experience. You understand how great client accounts and campaigns are run and are comfortable taking meaningful day-to-day responsibility for them.
• A strong understanding of UK politics and policymaking, and a genuine interest in current affairs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complicated political, policy and business issues into clear, compelling advice and content.
• Curiosity, initiative and commercial awareness. You’ll ask good questions, challenge assumptions, spot opportunities and bring ideas to the table rather than waiting to be asked.
• A collaborative mindset. We’re building a new team and want people who enjoy sharing ideas, supporting colleagues and contributing to something bigger than their own accounts.
• An interest or experience in one or more of our core sectors is a bonus, but not essential – we’ll help you develop that knowledge.

What we offer

We want Fenton Fitzwilliam to be a place where talented people do the best work of their careers. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

• Hybrid working: Based in London with flexibility built in from day one – with opportunities to travel and work in our offices in Dublin and Glasgow
• Paid sabbatical every four years: Proper time to recharge, travel or pursue something you’ve always wanted to do
• Company-wide bonus scheme: When the firm does well, everyone benefits
• Private healthcare: Because your wellbeing matters
• Paritee Summer School: An annual residential bringing together top talent from across our international network for learning, collaboration and a bit of fun
• A global network: The opportunity to work alongside colleagues at market-leading agencies across Europe and beyond

Sound like you?

To apply, send us your CV and a short note about why Fenton Fitzwilliam interests you to: work@fentonfitzwilliam.com.

We want to know what you think about politics, what you're reading and where, what debate you've been following, what policy area gets you fired up. Tell us something that shows us who you are, not just what you've done. We can't wait to hear from you.

Fenton Fitzwilliam is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We believe a diverse and inclusive team makes us better, and more interesting, at everything we do.

Deadline for applications: 9th October