Grayling is looking to recruit a Senior Account Executive to join our award-winning public affairs practice, where you’ll have the opportunity to work on a number of flagship client accounts, including for some of the country’s most recognisable organisations (a full list of our clients can be found on the Public Affairs Board Register). Our client base covers a broad range of sectors including transport, energy, food & drink and technology. Grayling has a prestigious public affairs practice and this year won the PRCA Consultancy Campaign of the Year for the work with Stena Line on delivering a new freeport for Anglesey.
As a Senior Account Executive, you will have already developed a strong grasp of the political landscape with an in-depth understanding of parliamentary process and procedure. Core responsibilities will include client servicing, political monitoring, problem solving, researching and writing but you’ll be fast developing into an active client facing role whereby you’ll start to be exposed to advising senior executives, politicians or decision markers so excellent communication skills are essential.
The day to day
- Account management of top public affairs accounts;
- Providing daily and weekly intelligence reports for our clients;
- Drafting political briefing notes and parliamentary correspondence;
- Attending and contributing to client meetings;
- Organising client events and parliamentary receptions;
- Contributing to our departmental marketing strategy and set-piece Grayling events;
- Supporting Account Executives in the delivery of their roles;
- Connecting with colleagues from across the global Grayling network, leveraging opportunities to work together to enhance professional development and learning.
What will give you the edge
- You will ideally have previously worked in-house within a public affairs team and/or have agency experience;
- A strong, demonstrable understanding of politics, politicians and political processes;
- A meticulous eye for detail;
- Curious – a desire to learn, improve, apply new knowledge and develop self;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Creative thinker and problem solver, with strong judgement;
- Confident networker;
- Supportive, inspiring and motivational team player;
- Personal drive and passion for politics;
- Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities.
Our promises to you
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working (where you can work remotely two days a week);
- 25 days’ holiday, increasing by one day every year up to 30 days;
- Duvet morning on your birthday;
- Gifted time off over Christmas;
- Flexible benefits platform where you are in complete control of what you receive. It could be anything from dental to gym membership, wellbeing initiatives, training, discount deals or simply a contribution to everyday bills and subscriptions (think Netflix, Amazon, Spotify etc!)
- Enhanced family-friendly policies;
- Free breakfasts & weekly drinks in the office;
- Regular team socials and early finish Fridays;
- An abundance of personal development opportunities, through our Grayling Advantage Academy (with courses ranging from writing, resilience, creativity and more);
- External mentoring via Creative Access for anyone from an under-represented background;
- New business and employee referral bonuses;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Employee Assistance Programme offering a 24/7 confidential advice line;
- Life insurance.
Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days flexible).