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Whilst this job ad is for an Account Director, who we would expect to have around 5 years of experience, we would be happy to receive applications from candidates with 4-7 years of experience. If you’re shortlisted, we’ll happily chat more about the position and discuss the job level that would be most appropriate for you.\nAbout Portland\nPortland is a global advisory firm, helping companies, foundations, governments and organisations communicate effectively, grow and succeed. We advise clients navigating business and reputational challenges, including regulatory change, political transition, and legal disputes and crises, ensuring they seize opportunities to engage in policy discussions and in the media when it matters most.\nHeadquartered in London, with a network of team members in critical markets, our advisors are drawn from the worlds of politics, business, law and journalism. Our work is supported by specialist digital, research and creative teams, and backed by Omnicom’s global network and capabilities. Combining political nous and cultural savvy, Portland’s advisers build strategies and campaigns tailored to clients’ needs, delivering outcomes that make a difference.\nPA & Policy Team\nPortland’s Public Affairs and Policy Team advise on the UK’s increasingly complex policy, political and regulatory landscape. We work with clients across a wide array of sectors, including the built environment, tech and digital, financial services, and FMCG.\nOur experience working with the world’s biggest brands and most disruptive start-ups means we are industry-leaders in delivering high-impact integrated campaigns.\nThe Role\nAs an Account Director you will be a member of the management function in the Public Affairs team, which, alongside providing the highest quality client support, will include line management responsibilities and the opportunity to shape the team’s strategic focus.\nNo day at Portland is the same, but your role will include: \nProviding strategic advice to clients and teams on issues relating to specific client programmes, political and policy issues\nProviding a leadership role on client account teams to devise, develop and execute engaging strategies to deliver client objectives.\nWriting and producing client-facing proposals, presentations, strategic plans, and other materials, both independently and in collaboration with Portland colleagues.\nBuilding strong client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to senior clients\nContributing to marketing and set piece events\nPlaying an active role with Portland colleagues in identifying opportunities and pitching to secure new business\nDeveloping and maintain an active network of political and business contacts\nActing as a line manager and mentor to junior colleagues in the team and across Portland\nKey Requirements\nAn Account Director would be expected to have at least 5 years’ experience working in politics, consultancy or in-house.\nYou will bring an excellent Westminster network.\nYou will have a strong knowledge of and interest in the UK political, policy and regulatory landscape.\nSuccessful candidates will also ideally have:\nA significant network within the Labour Party at national level\nA policy specialism: we’re particularly keen to meet candidates with a background in built environment and infrastructure. 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