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Account Manager	McGrigors Public Policy
Salary	Details on request
Location	Edinburgh
Details	Overview of team McGrigors Public Policy advises a broad range of clients on their strategic engagement with UK and Scottish Ministers, and the Westminster and Scottish Parliaments, local authorities and other public bodies. This includes legislation, regulation, and policies which may affect their operations, and how to respond to these. Overview of role The Account Manager has an extensive set of responsibilities including managing key client accounts, providing clients with strategic advice, overseeing the quality, content and delivery of client reports, managing client research requests, representing the team and firm externally at seminars/conferences and progressing business development opportunities. The Account Manager is team leader in the absence of the Director and is also required to co-ordinate certain administrative tasks. Key skills, experience & qualifications required A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of politics, public policy and Government at UK, Scottish and local authority levels, including institutional structures, processes and key decision makers. A strategic approach to client's businesses and management of their accounts. At least three years experience working in a previous similar role in consultancy, in-house, in Government or Parliament. A degree qualification in political or related studies would be a considerable advantage. Proactive and efficient delivery of relevant information. Commitment to client service, ability to build good relationships. Ability to meet deadlines. Flexible attitude to work. Ability to think laterally to identify opportunities for clients and for business development. Proficiency in MS Word, the internet, and familiar with Exel and PowerPoint.
Closing Date	6th April 2010
Contact	To apply, please contact Katrina Thomson, Katrina.thomson@mcgrigors.com When applying please state that you saw the role advertised through Public Affairs Links.
Website	www.mcgrigors.com