Fleishman-Hillard is a leading global communications consultancy experiencing continued growth. This has resulted in an exceptional opportunity for an Account Director to join our Public Affairs team, (one of the largest covering Westminster and Whitehall) with a background in providing senior political counsel to clients.

The role will entail working on a mix of existing and new public affairs accounts and working with the team on new business initiatives and networking. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior members of the team. Responsibilities will include day to day contact with clients as well as actively developing new business ideas and initiatives.

For successful candidates, in additional to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer an impressive mix of global account work, a team orientated work environment and a commitment to training and professional development.

Your Skills: 

• Knowledge of UK political arena
• Experience of working in client service environment
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to develop existing and new client opportunities
• Experience of working with companies and organisations to effectively communicate with key political audiences directly as well as using third parties (NGOs, media etc) to develop a positive policy environment.

To Apply:

Applicants should email their detailed CV along with a cover letter to the attention of Michelle Leff, Human Resources Manager at hrlondon@fleishmaneurope.com For more information about us, visit our website at http://www.uk.fleishmaneurope.com/ or http://www.fleishman.com/   When applying please indicate that you saw the role advertised through PubAffairs.

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORKING 7/1/08
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