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Reference: 71950

Date Added: 18 July 2019
Closing Date: 2 August 2019

Job Title: Account Executive (x2)/Account Manager

Working For: Newington Communications

Location: London

Salary: £23,000+ (Account Executive)/£30,000-£37,000 (Account Manager, dependent on experience)

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Account Executive (2 x roles available, one in National Public Affairs, one in Local Property and Planning).

We’re looking for a great communicator, networker and horizon-scanner. You’ll have experience in politics, policy or communications and a passion for client service. Our people are collaborators, so we are looking for a team player.

Like all of our consultants, you must be a problem solver, take pride in your work, be approachable, and have a ‘can do’ attitude. In addition, successful candidates will:

  • Be graduate level or have equivalent experience in politics and communications
  • Have a knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, business, politics and the media
  • Have experience working in the fields of politics, campaigning, policy or communications
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills
  • Have strong research and organisational skills
  • Possess a professional eye for detail
  • Have the ability to think clearly, rise to challenges and work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative

Account Manager (Local Property and Planning)

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will:

  • Have some experience of developing and executing political and corporate communications strategies
  • Feel comfortable providing strategic counsel to senior clients and thinking on their feet
  • Be a confident presenter, and be able to play a co-ordinating role in a pitch team
  • Be passionate about working as part of a team and developing junior staff
  • Have knowledge of planning and local politics

Closing Date: 2 August 2019

Interview/Start Dates

Please note that Newington reserves the right to appoint candidates to the roles before the closing date. Applicants are therefore advised to submit their CV at their earliest convenience.

Application Details

To apply: email recruitment@newingtoncomms.co.uk with a one-page covering letter and CV.

All applications will be dealt with according to Newington’s equal opportunities policy. Due to the volume of applicants, unfortunately we will not be able to respond to each individual application.

Website: http://newingtoncomms.co.uk

Additional Notes