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Havas LynxJob Description :
To be used when the Job profile is not known during P1 for data cleansing purposes.Join Our Award-Winning Healthcare Communications Agency
Havas Lynx are looking for talented people to join our teams on Havas Archway, our early careers programme!
Application deadline: 30th June
Assessment centre: 9th July
Start date: 1st October
Who We Are
We are an award-winning integrated communications agency committed to bringing about change in healthcare – change informed by experience, driven by innovation and proven in delivery.
Across our offices, we have multidisciplinary teams who collaborate to produce global campaigns that aim to enhance people's lives – whether that is by empowering patients to understand their treatment options, providing a range of support to carers or educating Healthcare Professionals to make the most effective treatment decisions possible.
The Archway Programme
Havas Archway is our early careers development programme designed to build the next generation of healthcare communications professionals.
This year we're taking a truly integrated approach with all of our new entrants following a curriculum that covers integrated strategy and client partnerships. You'll gain exposure across different disciplines, collaborating with multifunctional teams, learning how we use AI to maximise our potential and working on exciting global campaigns from day one.
To help you understand where your talents truly lie, you will rotate across an account executive track and a strategy executive track over a period of six months, after which you will specialise.
Two Complementary Career Paths:
Account Executive Track
In this role, you will work with and support the wider Client Partnerships Team to uncover the challenges and opportunities of our clients brands and develop key pieces of client work, gaining exposure to different types of projects and developing foundational skills that will set your career off to the best possible start.
Work in a supportive role with senior team members to help deliver global campaigns
Tasks range from establishing client relationships, attending meetings, and working on budgets to liaising with internal production teams
Work as part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team to interpret, develop and implement client briefs
Master LynxAI to enhance agency workflows and your day to day role
Help market campaigns in exciting and innovative ways to deliver against client objectives and create meaningful change
Learn about the trends of the creative, health and pharmaceutical industry
Strategy Executive Track
To create really effective communication we need a deep understanding of our client's market, products and target audience. In this position, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and ultimately inform brand marketing strategy for our global clients.
Research and Insights: Analyse the landscape – websites, social media, and data trends; conduct category and competitor reviews; deep dive into understanding the behaviour and attitudes of our target audience
Strategy Development: Develop reports, present findings, and make recommendations that inform briefs
Creative Collaboration: Work with Client and Creative teams to translate insights into compelling campaign strategies
Winning New Business: Support pitches and new business development initiatives
What We're Looking For
About You
You're someone with genuine curiosity about healthcare, marketing, creativity and human behaviour. You're organised, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. You thrive in collaborative environments and aren't afraid to ask questions or share ideas.
Whether your strength lies in client management, strategic thinking, or – ideally – a combination of both, you'll find your place in our integrated team.
Essential Skills & Qualities:
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Proactive mindset with a creative nature
Professional, approachable and confident in sharing your ideas
Excellent initiative, lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
High level of attention to detail and passion for inspiring others
A keen interest in brand strategy, human behaviour, insight and creativity
Demonstrable experience or interest in communications
Why Join Havas Archway?
Access to comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals
Work on award-winning campaigns in a sector that genuinely makes a difference
Develop skills across both strategy and client partnership disciplines
Global exposure on major healthcare clients
Based in our vibrant Manchester or London office
Hybrid working – 3-days in the office, 2 from home
28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
#LXAcademy – our huge bespoke company training programme for personal and professional development
Full wellbeing programme including organised sports - yoga, football, padel and more
Sabbatical opportunities
Volunteer days
Early finish on Fridays throughout the year plus extra early finish during summer months
Later start on Monday’s during winter months
Office dogs
And the best, fully paid for, company parties and socials!
Apply now to join Havas Archway and start your career in award-winning healthcare communications!
Contract Type :
TemporaryHere at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
