Account Manager (Public Affairs/Policy)

We are looking for a tech policy and public affairs specialist to join our London office as an Account Manager. Interested? Read on to find out more information about the role and the fantastic benefits available to take advantage of here at Clarity.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone to use their experience and passion for policy to make a real difference in the internet, cyber and telecoms space, working across a variety of projects and clients. You'll get to use and develop your skills and experience while you advance your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment working alongside a team of dedicated, excited and fun comms and marketing professionals. Join us at Clarity, and become part of a team dedicated to driving growth, enhancing reputations, and making a meaningful impact!

If you've gained experience in agency, in-house, a thinktank, government, or parliament and are looking to join an organisation that sits at the heart of several dynamic sectors, delivers high-impact campaigns and works across complex and exciting policy issues, then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for:

• A policy wonk who loves to get to grips with a range of interesting and complex issues
• An analytical mind, with strong research and writing skills, comfortable drafting punchy press statements through to detailed consultation responses
• Thorough understanding of how policy is made - from parliamentary questions & debates to committee sessions, following the process of a Bill, consultations and strategies from government and regulators
• Demonstrable experience of using the policy-making process to affect change
• A confident professional, comfortable leading working group meetings of senior industry representatives and leading engagement campaigns
• An entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable spotting policy opportunities for new business
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic agency environment with a positive attitude and excellent organisational skills
• Proficiency with monitoring and research tools, including AI, for effective analysis and action
• An existing network, be it political, government or industry would be beneficial but is not essential
• Ability to adopt AI tools and technologies to maximise efficiency and effectiveness across daily tasks, or a willingness and interest in learning how.