Entry level Programme

As a Junior Account Executive, you will be responsible for undertaking account administration critical to all client and team projects as well as playing an active role in the broader smooth running of accounts.

You will be dedicated to learning about the world of healthcare communications and the integrated communications options that GCI Health Group and the WPP network offers. This will include your own research, reading, on-the-job training, as well as attending training sessions provided by the company.

You will have a willingness and ability to manage suppliers and conduct environmental monitoring and research for your account teams, as well as approaching and developing relationships with varying types of media contacts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Activity and Project Management:

You will manage projects and shorter-term activities from beginning to end, with the support of your senior team as appropriate. You will work to deadlines, proactively report to your teams regularly (and unprompted) and effectively manage suppliers to deliver projects and other outputs according to your clients’ objectives.

Media Management:

You will assist in securing on and off-line media coverage, developing relationships and learning about the different media types GCI Health UK, are working with.

Content Development:

You will upskill yourself to demonstrate proficiency in the primary forms of PR copywriting, including press releases, case studies, articles and email/letter writing. Adapting these skills for both healthcare professional and other audiences.

Research:

You will develop effective research skills, ensuring that business pitches, proposals, client events and media opportunities are comprehensively supported and capitalised upon.

Digital Media:

You will expand your understanding of the digital media landscape and the role of digital media in healthcare communications. You will strive to learn about social media tools and how to utilise them for superior client service.

Knowledge Building and Personal Development:

You will quickly build and maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry, media, current affairs, client organisations, their market sectors and GCI Health UK’s business objectives. You will also undertake the extensive Incubator training programme available to you within the company and WPP network.

Team Player:

You will consistently demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude and demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute and go above and beyond for the team.

Inclusion, Equity and Diversity:

Everyone is expected to demonstrate flexibility in an evolving work environment and be part of an open supportive and inclusive workplace culture. We expect everyone to use self-awareness to deflect biases and seek out guidance through our dedicated IED resource on how to bridge differences between yourself and others and embrace ideas and opinions from diverse sources and individuals.