Account Manager (Health Policy and Government Affairs)

Hinton Advisers is seeking an experienced, confident and strategically minded Account Manager to play a leading role in client work across the UK and global health policy landscapes. This is a pivotal role within our growing team, offering the chance to shape high-impact public affairs programmes and guide clients through complex political and policy environments.

Hinton Advisers is a new agency offering specialist health policy and public affairs advice to high-profile private sector clients, leading trade associations, and international corporations. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new organisation from the bottom up and build your career with an agency that’s investing in its people from the start. You’ll be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that values curiosity, initiative and precision.

What you’ll do

As an Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of client relationships and delivery, acting as a trusted adviser across a range of health policy, public and government affairs briefs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading day-to-day client engagement and managing both specific components of accounts as well as full account management;
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting the senior team to manage client team capacity;
• Developing policy briefings, reports, and strategy documents;
• Providing political and policy insight across UK and international health systems to clients in a clear and impactful manner;
• Designing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies;
• Supporting new business development, including proposal writing and playing a central role to pitches.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking someone to join the team from the start of 2026, with proven experience in health policy, public affairs, communications, or a related field, with the ability to step confidently into a client-facing role.

We are looking for someone who is keen to roll up their sleeves and help us to grow. You will have a start-up ‘can do’ attitude and be interested in offering new and creative ideas. We’re also seeking someone who is keen to develop their leadership and management skills and take their career to the next level. You will be ambitious, conscientious and keen to shape your work as your own.

What we offer

We provide a competitive package designed to reward and support our people, including:

• £38,000 - £42,000 salary, plus an annual performance bonus;
• 6% employer pension contribution;
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and critical illness cover;
• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days/week in our London office);
• 25 days’ holiday plus an additional day for your birthday;
• Christmas to New Year office closure (additional to annual leave entitlement);
• Early finish on Fridays at 4pm.