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Are you a leader in healthcare public affairs who is looking for the next big role?  At Lexington we are looking for an ambitious, experienced and enthusiastic Associate Director to help join the leadership team of our award-winning healthcare practice, work across our range of brilliant UK and global clients, and support our continued growth.

In this role you will be a key leader within the health team, heading up campaigns to help solve some of the sector’s biggest healthcare challenges. We work right across the healthcare sector, with innovative HealthTech and global pharma companies, passionate patient groups, and leading trade bodies. We deliver award-winning campaigns to raise awareness, drive behaviour change and deliver successful outcomes for our clients. From generating patient case studies and data-led media campaigns, through to profiling the positive impact of new technology with policy makers, Lexington is at the forefront of healthcare communications and public affairs.

We are looking for candidates with prior experience of leading public affairs programmes in the life sciences sector, either in-house or from another agency. You will join a friendly team where there will be significant opportunities for career development. In return, we offer an industry-leading package and the chance to be a leader in a team of dynamic, talented individuals. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead on key public affairs and integrated PA/PR accounts across a range of different areas

• Take a leading role in new business activity and marketing, including seeking out new leads, drafting proposals and leading in new business pitches

• Develop campaigns to deliver tangible policy change

• Act as day-to-day lead on project implementation

• Manage the delivery of Lexington Health events

• Line management and mentorship to help team members reach their full potential

How to apply

At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will give proper consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Interview/Start Dates

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial, informal interview and, if successful, will be invited for a second interview which will include a written task or presentation. Successful candidates may be appointed prior to the closing date. The role is for an immediate start subject to notice periods.

If the above sounds like you and you’d like to hear more about working in the Lexington Health team, please send your CV to will.culliford@lexcomm.co.uk

We are looking for a talented Senior Consultant (Public Affairs, Engagement, Property) to play a key role in our vibrant office in central Manchester.

At Lexington, we focus on getting the most talented people in the room to do the best quality work, and building a fun and rewarding culture where people love their work and develop their careers.

The successful applicant will work with a fantastic variety of clients, providing support across public affairs, corporate communications and engagement. Our core business is providing strategic advice and services across real estate and property, including energy, housing, transport and infrastructure.

We need excellent copy writers and terrific communicators, able to express themselves confidently and articulately. Agency and inhouse experience are both warmly welcomed. Experience of property communications, including community and stakeholder engagement, is desirable but not essential.

If your skills match what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Our work is often political in nature, so political experience and understanding is an advantage, for example experience of being a local councillor, or working for a political party or MP, of any political persuasion.

Key skills and character:

• Positive, enthusiastic and problem-solving

• Excellent copywriter, producing high-quality work to deadlines

• A confident, articulate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Organised, with strong time management skills and attention to detail

• Clear strategic thinker with problem solving abilities

• Able to work independently, take the initiative and solve problems

Desirable experience:

• Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or property

• Experience working in strategic communications roles inhouse

• Record of successful client management and account development in agency

• Working for a political party or being a local councillor

• Familiarity with the planning system, including community and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities will include:

• Owning client relationships and providing strategic communications advice and services

• Playing a key role responding to new business briefs and pitching to prospective clients

• Developing and delivering communication, campaign and engagement strategies

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide quality assurance across accounts

• Mentoring junior colleagues and playing a role in their professional development

In return you will work within a talented team of public affairs professionals in a well-established and respected consultancy, with excellent career and personal development opportunities.

How to apply

Please send your CV to rob.loughenbury@lexcomm.co.uk. At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level. Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other basis protected by law.

Interview process/Start Dates

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The role is for an immediate start, subject to notice periods, where applicable.

Salary

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include an annual performance related bonus, health cover, Personal Development Voucher, Volunteer Days, Cycle to Work scheme, half-day birthday leave, regular social events, and more.