The Organisation

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Our client is an integrated public affairs and communications agency with a strong reputation in health policy. Part of awider communications group, the agency combines specialist expertise with broader integrated capability across public affairs, corporate communications and digital. It offers a friendly, supportive culture and a growing presence across regional offices. We are open to looking at candidates at Account Manager and Senior Account Manager level.

The Opportunity

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This is an opportunity to join a growing Health practice ata pivotal moment. Working across pharma, medtech and life sciences accounts,you will play a key role in delivering UK public affairs and integrated communications programmes.

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You will support high-profile client work spanning parliamentary engagement, stakeholder relations, policy development and digital campaigns. With clear progression opportunities, this role offers the chance to develop your expertise within a collaborative and ambitious team environment.

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Main Responsibilities

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• Manage day-to-day delivery across healthcare accounts, ensuring high-quality output and client satisfaction
• Support the development and execution of UK public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Draft policy briefings, consultation responses, stakeholder maps, thought leadership and campaign materials
• Monitor political and policy developments and provide timely insight to clients
• Build and maintain relationships with Parliamentarians, NHS stakeholders, patient groups and industry bodies
• Contribute to new business activity and support the growth of the agency’s expanding pharma  offer
• Collaborate with colleagues across communications, digital and policy disciplines
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to a positive and high-performing team culture

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Skills & Experience

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• Experience in healthcare public affairs, within an agency or consultancy is essential
• Knowledge of UK health policy, parliamentary processes and the wider political landscape
• Experience working with pharmaceutical and/or medtech clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and persuasive materials
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills and developing client management capability
• A proactive, collaborative approach and interest in contributing to a growing specialist team

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To apply, please submit your CV via the link.

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For more information on public affairs opportunities,contact Tasmin Khin at tasmin@ellwoodatfield.com.

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Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunter for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to performat their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if yourequire any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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