Account Executive, Health (entry level role)

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.

Role overview

We are looking for an ambitious new junior team member with a passion for health communications or health policy, and a commitment to deliver outcomes that really matter for a range of commercial, voluntary and public-sector clients.

As an Account Executive you will provide high-quality monitoring and research to our clients, as well work with the team on new business activities. You will be crucial to the effective delivery of client programmes and working with the wider account team to advise clients on their commercial and policy challenges. The role spans a range of accounts and will suit someone who enjoys working in a creative, forward-thinking fast paced environment.

You’ll be a team player who is committed to delivering excellent work, but also to continuing to help redefine health policy, build advocacy and maximise the impact of communications at a time when the NHS and global health systems are changing radically. In addition to client service duties, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in MHP Health’s acclaimed policy research and thought leadership programme, as well as our training programme which is designed to ensure that our team continues to comprise the best health policy and communications advisors in the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of agreed client programmes with responsibility for providing timely and clear reporting on progress including drafting correspondence, developing meeting programmes, and arranging events

• Work with the team to help win new clients, through research, drafting, networking and pitching

• Maintain relevant lists of target stakeholder and audience groups relevant to your clients and sectors

• Collect, log and manipulate data with the ability to spot key themes or patterns

• Analyse social media trends and advocates to play an active part in creating and implementing traditional and social media campaigns

• General admin responsibilities

You will:

• Have a passion for 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.