This position is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring consultant keen to take the next step in their career. You’ll get involved across our clients and gain experience in business development. You’ll play your part in solving client problems, delivering creative communications campaigns on a range of interesting and purposeful 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.

WA is based in Victoria, central London. Our success is underpinned by our independence and partnership model – giving us the flexibility to advise, invest and innovate around what our clients and people need.

OVERVIEW

Job Title: Account Executive / Senior Account Executive (Strategic Communications)

Job Type: Full time, permanent position

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 early in your early career or a recent graduate with a genuine interest in politics, policy, media and current affairs. Qualities and skills 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