Bridgehead Communications

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Account Manager

A mid-level role for a communications professional with at least two years' experience in political or media consultancy, ready to run client accounts across our practice areas.

About the role

Bridgehead works exclusively in sectors where communications is regulated, contested and consequential: healthcare, care, education, corporate and public affairs. We are looking for an Account Manager to take day-to-day ownership of a portfolio of client relationships, working directly with partners rather than through layers of account management. You will need at least two years of experience gained in either a political or media consultancy environment, strong writing skills and the confidence to manage clients, deadlines and deliverables independently.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day client relationships across a portfolio of accounts
  • Coordinate media, political and public affairs activity in support of client objectives
  • Draft press releases, briefing notes, commentary and client reports to a high standard
  • Monitor the media and political landscape and brief clients on relevant developments
  • Liaise with journalists, MPs' offices and other external stakeholders on clients' behalf
  • Support senior colleagues on new business proposals and pitches

Requirements

  • At least two years' experience in either a political or media consultancy environment
  • Strong writing skills across press releases, briefings and client reporting
  • Confidence managing multiple client relationships and deadlines simultaneously
  • Genuine interest in politics, media and the sectors Bridgehead works in
  • Comfortable liaising directly with clients, journalists and political stakeholders

Desirable but not required

  • Existing media or Westminster contacts
  • Experience in health, care, education or corporate reputation work

Role details

Type
Full-time
Location
London, EC4
Salary
Competitive, depending on experience
Team
All Divisions

What we offer

  • Competitive salary reviewed annually against performance
  • Hybrid working: office in Temple, EC4, with flexibility
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Direct access to senior partners and genuine career progression
  • Expenses for sector events and external training

Life at Bridgehead

A small team. Serious work.

01

Senior-led from day one

You will work directly alongside partners with deep sector expertise, not spend years waiting for the work to reach you.

02

Consequential briefs

Our clients operate where reputation matters most: the NHS, Parliament, regulated care, corporate governance. The work has weight.

03

No account teams

We do not run layers of account management. You will own relationships, produce the work and see it land.

04

Growth that is earned

Progression is tied to impact, not tenure. If your work is driving results, we will reflect that quickly.

05

A small, high-calibre team

We keep the team deliberately small so that every person is a senior contributor. You will not be lost in headcount.

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Complete the form and send your CV to careers@bridgeheadcommunications.com. We review every application and aim to respond within five working days.

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