DevComms, an innovative and forward-thinking stakeholder engagement consultancy to the built environment, is seeking a Senior Account Executive or Account Manager to join its East of England team.

This exciting opportunity would involve dealing with complex and challenging issues to help support our clients’ development projects through the planning system. Our clients span all sectors of the development industry, including R&D, renewable energy, retail, leisure, residential, commercial and distribution and include David Lloyd Leisure, Vistry, Bellway, Hydrogen Transition Energy, Croudace andTaylor Wimpey amongst others.

About the role

The successful candidate can work remotely and flexibly but would need to work from our regional office in Hertfordshire a minimum of two days per week.

The main responsibilities encapsulated within the roles include:
• Devising public affairs strategies
• Advising on/implementing consultation strategies
• Preparing publicity material (letter, exhibition material, media releases, reports)
• Liaison with political and community stakeholders
• Consultation analysis and reporting
• Monitoring local media, community, and political activity
• Dialogue with the clients, development team and stakeholders
• Using social media and digital tools in engagement strategies

Essential skills/qualities for the role:
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proven communications experience
• Interest or experience of working in stakeholder engagement
• Skilled in communications strategies, including social media
• Knowledge of local and national politics
• Understanding of the planning process
• Ability to build relationships with key influencers
• Confident communicator
• Can work independently and in teams
• An eye for detail!
• Full, valid driving licence with car access

Salary & Benefits:
• 25 days’ holiday
• Additional holiday at Christmas & New Year
• Flexible and home working
• Comprehensive training
• Funded membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)
• Regular company CPD sessions to share knowledge and expertise
• Collaborative working environment with quarterly company team days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death In Service cover