Account Manager, London

JOB SUMMARY

Sovereign Strategy, a political strategy and public affairs consultancy with offices in London and Brussels is seeking to appoint an Account Manager for its London Head Office. Candidates should have at least three years’ experience of working in a public affairs or public policy development. This could be in a political consultancy or in-house; an industry association or an interest group or the civil service Experience of working in tech policy would be particularly welcome.

ABOUT SOVEREIGN STRATEGY

Since its foundation in 2000, Sovereign Strategy has been advising blue-chip FTSE 100 multi-nationals and trade associations on their government engagement and policy communications. Sovereign offers a range of consultancy services covering a range of policy fields such as financial services, tech and health and development. With a strong presence in the UK and Europe, Sovereign has a wealth of experience and high-level networks across and beyond G20 countries, the Middle East, Asia and multilateral organisations. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide timely and relevant advice to clients with regular updates on regulations, policy and political developments in the United Kingdom with a specific focus on tech and financial services.
• Provide regular analysis and briefings to clients to guide the client’s positioning on relevant policies.
• Develop and execute political engagement and advocacy strategies for clients in collaboration with account teams.
• Manage and oversee junior team members who will monitor policy developments for your client accounts.
• Identify new opportunities for client profile raising and thought leadership to ensure the client benefits from the full range of our networks and experience.
• Organise and advise clients on their plans for campaigns, meetings and conferences.
• Help identify business development opportunities for Sovereign Strategy. 
• Assist clients in meetings and activities that require travel within and outside the UK 

MUST-HAVES

• Education: Graduate Level in Politics, Financial Services, Economics, Law or a related field
• Experience: +3 years of professional experience in Policy, Public Affairs, Government Relations, Interest Groups or NGOs working in the field of tech and financial services. 
• Language Skills: Excellent spoken and written English and a fluency in another EU language is desired.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using and managing virtual conferencing systems like Zoom, Microsoft Teams. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to deliver advice on clients’ positioning and messaging and identify engagement opportunities that contribute to clients short- and long-term objectives.
• Networking Skills: Proficiency in building and maintaining networks that are relevant to Sovereign’s client base.
• Organisational Skills: Organise, Assist or Manage relevant events and meetings for clients.
• Communications Skills: Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels; high standard of written and oral communication skills.
• Social Skills: Ability to work constructively in a team, eagerness to grow and an ability to work on multiple projects and deliver work within tight deadlines. Show ability to manage client relations and track progress and communicate with management.

Sovereign Strategy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience

Job Type: 37.5 hrs a week (5 days a week)

To apply, please send a CV and Cover Letter to neva.glover@sovereignstrategy.com by 12 August. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.