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Hybrid working
Shape the conversation on the energy issues that matter most. CK Recruit is supporting its client, a leading public affairs specialist, in the search for a Senior Account Manager with proven expertise in energy media relations.
Role overview
This is an opportunity to take a role in a high-impact public affairs environment, advising clients on complex energy issues, strengthening reputations and delivering media strategies that achieve meaningful outcomes.
You will combine confident client leadership with sharp political and media judgement. From developing proactive engagement programmes to supporting clients through sensitive issues, you will provide trusted counsel, shape compelling narratives and help ensure the right messages reach the right audiences.
Key responsibilities
- Act as a trusted day-to-day adviser, manage expectations and build lasting partnerships with senior stakeholders.
- Translate complex energy, political and regulatory developments into clear advice, practical recommendations and robust communications strategies.
- Develop and deliver proactive media plans, identify opportunities for profile-building and secure high-quality coverage across relevant national, trade and specialist outlets.
- Help clients build, protect and strengthen their reputations through consistent positioning, credible storytelling and thoughtful stakeholder engagement.
- Support clients during complex or high-pressure situations, bringing sound judgement, discretion and a calm, solutions-focused approach.
- Produce and oversee briefings, press materials, statements, opinion pieces, key messages and other high-quality content.
- Build strong journalist relationships, generate newsworthy angles and respond effectively to fast-moving developments.
- Work closely with colleagues to develop integrated public affairs and communications programmes, share insight and support high standards of delivery.
Candidate profile
You will be an experienced media relations professional who is comfortable operating at senior level and confident advising clients on issues that attract scrutiny. You will combine sector knowledge with excellent judgement, compelling writing and the ability to turn strategy into action.
- Strong understanding of energy-sector media, news agendas and the wider policy and political landscape.
- An excellent writer and confident communicator who can make complex subjects accessible and engaging.
- Experience working in consultancy environment
- A strong network of relevant energy, business, political or policy journalists and commentators.
- Experience managing communications around reputational risk, regulation, policy change or other complex issues.
- Experience developing integrated campaigns that combine media relations with wider public affairs activity.
If you are ready to bring senior client leadership, energy-sector media expertise and strategic communications skills to a leading public affairs specialist do get in touch! Send you CV to carolyn@ckrecruit.co.uk