WA is looking for an Account Executive who is enterprising, curious, committed to achieving their best, and eager to make an outstanding start to their career in a friendly, dynamic and growing public affairs and communications team.

The right candidate will ideally have some experience of working within a public affairs or communications consultancy, or in an in-house public affairs role. Qualities that we value are:

• First class understanding of UK politics and government, and an interest in business and media.
• Ability to analyse, summarise and communicate about complex policy and business issues.
• Client-centric attitude that prizes accessibility, responsiveness and quality.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Organisation, efficiency and attention to detail.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Intellectual curiosity.

The role will see you completely immersed in our client work, as well as helping-out with our marketing and new business activity. You will:

• Implement cutting-edge public affairs and communications programmes for clients.
• Conduct detailed policy research and analysis.
• Draft materials, eg briefings, presentations, reports, thought leadership.
• Organise events, eg parliamentary receptions.
• Build a network of political and business contacts.
• Provide administrative support on client teams.
• Assist WA marketing and new business efforts.
• Work with everyone in the business, from intern to MD.

In return we offer a:

• Starting salary above industry averages and involvement in our company bonus scheme.
• Tailored training, ensuring you develop significantly, in your first year and beyond.
• Lively, open and honest working culture, in which all our people are valued, listened to, and encouraged to generate ideas and opportunities.
• Wide range of employee benefits.

For more information go to: https://wacomms.co.uk/contact-us/careers/account-executive/.