Graduate Trainee Healthcare Public Affairs London 2022

We are currently recruiting for the role of Graduate Trainee. We are a leading public affairs team, with a particular strength and heritage in healthcare campaigns. Working with pharmaceutical, medical technology and diagnostic companies and charities, we have a proven track record of working with our clients to develop broad-based alliances to deliver successful, integrated campaigns.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Contributing to client strategy development through the provision of research and briefings for account teams;
• Project management of various work streams in account programmes, including keeping account teams appraised of progress with upcoming deadlines and client campaigns;
• Developing a broad understanding and overview of the current and emerging political issues and relevant macro policy levers impacting client accounts;
• Supporting client teams with the smooth running of events, such as through the provision of relevant materials: including agendas; briefing papers and name badges; liaison with delegates; and, attendance at the event;
• Providing timely and accurate political and media monitoring for account teams and consultants across the agency;
• Developing political and industry stakeholder databases; and
• Contributing to marketing initiatives through the development of materials.

Requirements

You will possess a mix of some, or all, of the following skills, abilities and knowledge:

• A strong interest and understanding of the UK political landscape and climate, including healthcare policy;
• The desire to thrive in a fast-moving and high-intensity working environment;
• Excellent organisational, writing, IT and communication skills;
• Be highly organised, with the ability to manage a workload with often conflicting and tight deadlines, whilst also being cognizant of account team deadlines; and
• Demonstrable experience of producing written work to high standard.

Equality and Diversity Statement

We are proud of our diverse community at Four and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world in which we live. We strive to improve our diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from minority and under-represented groups.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. To the extent possible, we remove this information from CVs submitted to managers during the assessment process.

Flexible Working Policy

Four has a fully flexible working policy across all its locations and offices. This means staff can work at home at any time unless they have face-to-face commitments such as client meetings and events, team meetings or training where they will be required to be in the office or another location.

How to apply

Please send a CV and a covering letter including salary expectation to careers@fourcommunications.com quoting ‘Graduate Health PA’ in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those invited for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CVs from agencies.