Reference: 90841
Date Added: 16 November 2023
Closing Date: 30 November 2023
Job Title: Account Executive, Strategic Communications
Working For: WA Communications
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
This position is a fantastic opportunity for a new consultant. You’ll get involved across our clients and gain experience in business development. You’ll play your part in solving client problems, delivering creative campaigns on a range of interesting issues, and producing research and insights to shape client programmes. There’ll be excellent professional development support to help you develop and grow the core skills to move forward in your career.
Reports to: Account Director
Location WA hybrid working – minimum 2 days a week in the office, up to 3 days working from home
ROLE SPECIFICATION & RESPONSIBILITIES
You’ll be a recent graduate or in your early career with a genuine interest in politics, policy, media and current affairs. Qualities we also value include:
- Good understanding of government and policymaking, business, media and communications
- Ability to analyse, summarise and communicate complex policy, regulatory and commercial issues
- A client-centric attitude that prizes accessibility, responsiveness and quality
- Strong communication, interpersonal and team working skills
- Organisation and planning, time management and attention to detail
- A clear and engaging writing style
- Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn
- Desire to develop strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Consideration and care for colleagues
- Experience in consultancy, parliament, a charity or another related organisation welcome not essential
REWARDS & BENEFITS:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- Competitive salary and pension plan
- Companywide annual performance-based bonus up to 5% of salary
- Focus on your personal development, including external training and professional coaching
- Hybrid working plus core working hours, to allow for greater flexibility and work-life balance
- Flexible benefits including private healthcare and heavily subsidised gym membership
- Wellbeing benefits, plus team and all-company social events
- Become part of a growing and award-winning people-focused agency
- Feel confident you are making an impact on the biggest challenges for our clients and supporting WA’s vision, purpose and growth
Closing Date: 30 November 2023
Interview/Start Dates
The deadline for applications is Thursday 30th November 2023. We will start interviewing strong candidates who apply early, so you are encouraged to apply soon. Start date immediate subject to notice periods.
Application Details
Please send a CV and cover letter to contact@wacomms.co.uk. Your cover letter should not be longer than one page, setting out your interest in the role and why you believe you are a good choice for it. Please state clearly in your application that you are applying for the Account Executive (Strategic Communications) position.
Website: http://wacomms.co.uk