Campaign Manager – Defence, Advanced Tech

TEAM LEWIS

. Develop consultative client relationships for outstanding campaign delivery .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations and public affairs within the defence sector, with a strong ability to build client relationships, produce impactful content, and coach junior team members. Proven track record in managing communications campaigns and understanding the procurement landscape.

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Public Relations ExperienceDefence Sector KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementContent ProductionMedia Relations

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Hard Skills

Campaign DevelopmentPress Release WritingContent CreationCommunications StrategyProcurement Bid SupportKPI ReportingBudget ManagementPolitical Stakeholder EngagementJournalist PitchingDefence Procurement Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCoaching AbilityAttention to DetailTime ManagementAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Defence SectorPublic AffairsParliamentary UnderstandingMedia RelationsPolitical StakeholdersJournalists NetworkCurrent AffairsCampaign DeliveryUK Market EntryDefence Ecosystem

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop consultative client relationships for outstanding campaign delivery
Support mixed-communications campaigns incorporating media, political, and marketing activity
Drive media relations and help clients lead the news agenda
Build relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and political stakeholders
Produce press releases, articles, blogs, and other impactful content
Support clients entering the UK market and setting up UK subsidiaries
Provide procurement bid communications support for defence-sector tenders
Monitor defence themes, procurement developments, and upcoming contracts
Coach Account Executives, set objectives, and help prioritise their time
Ensure KPIs are met and reported to clients with insight and analysis
Manage costs and meet set budgets
Lead and own defence client relationships independently

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years’ experience in agency, supporting and leading public relations and public affairs accounts
At least 18 months' communications experience within the defence sector
Good understanding of the workings of Parliament
Confidence pitching to journalists
Good network across the defence ecosystem, including trade and national journalists and political stakeholders
Good understanding of defence sector themes and the procurement landscape
Visibility of upcoming contracts
Comfortable working independently with ownership over client relationships
Ability to coach junior team members
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail
Avid consumer of news and current affairs
Dynamic, ambitious, and able to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

TEAM LEWIS Foundation local causes scheme, including cash donations and donations in kind of expertise, time, and resources
Inclusive workplace focused on equality, empowerment, respect, and diversity
Employee-directed philanthropy and opportunities to volunteer time and skills for community causes