MHP Group is the integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that’s increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist.
We lead the way in the application of behavioural science to solve communications challenges. We create strategies and multichannel campaigns to engage every audience, from consumer to policy maker, and from stakeholder to shareholder.
With 190 experts in London, we are trusted by many of the world’s leading businesses and brands.
Our specialist teams include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology, Mischief and Studio La Plage.
The Health team within MHP Group has consistently been one of the highest performing and recognised practices in our industry.
From reversing UK Government policy on vaccinations, to building support for genomics in the NHS and shaping the environment for respiratory conditions globally – our work is diverse and challenging. We have the client roster to match, including Alexion, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, Gilead, Takeda, Bupa, Prostate Cancer UK and Alzheimer’s Society – to name but a few.
The team deliver projects at a UK, European, and Global level across a broad range of communications disciplines including communications, policy and public affairs, and advocacy.
Our varied work has one goal: to get people to give a damn about health, by building compelling campaigns which change the way that patients, professionals and policy makers think and act – to help enhance and extend people’s lives.
Role Overview:
MHP Health is a multi-award-winning specialist healthcare communications consultancy. We are looking for a Senior Account Manager to act as the day to day manager on client programmes. The role will work across a range of accounts and will suit someone who enjoys working in a forward thinking, fast paced environment. You will be an ambitious healthcare communications consultant with a genuine interest and passion for health public relations, public affairs and policy.
As an Account Manager/Senior Account Manager at MHP Group, you will;
• Assist with managing servicing and profitability and being the day to day client contact
• Maintain a good understanding of clients’ business objectives, political and policy issues and managing of programmes to enable them to meet those objectives
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of system architecture into which policy will be applied, oversee the drafting of policymaker and media materials whilst guiding and contributing to policy analysis
• Collect, log, manipulate and analyse data whilst highlighting key themes that will engage clients and external audiences
• Assist with new business preparation and pitching whilst maintaining prospect contacts.
• Keep up to date with the latest social media trends, proactively developing material and awareness of MHP’s digital offering
• Manage and mentor junior team members and providing on the job training
You will;
• Have solid experience within policy/public affairs/advocacy in agency or pharma
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of the healthcare landscape and how different communications channels can be used to influence opinion and deliver commercial returns
• Have excellent organisational, time management and project management skills
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
And in return, we offer:
Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closure
Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
Gym & Shopping discounts
Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth
Hybrid (up to 2 days remote working per week)
‘Work from Anywhere’ one week per year
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Here at MHP Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce.