Linco is a young, vibrant and fast-growing public affairs consultancy delivering strategic advice to a diverse range of clients. Founded in 2023, we became part of the Connect Group in 2025, an award-winning agency ranked in the PR Week UK Top 10 for public affairs. Based in central Edinburgh, we work with our Connect Group colleagues in offices in Westminster and Belfast.
We are committed to maintaining high professional and ethical standards; we are members of the Association of Scottish Public Affairs and we follow their code of conduct. As part of the Connect Group, we are members of the PRCA and CIPR, adhering to all industry codes, and hold the Investors in People Gold Standard.
This is a rare opportunity to join Linco at an exciting time of growth - you'll play a key role as an integral part of our team. You will have a strong interest in and understanding of Scottish politics, with a desire to learn and develop, and a commitment to delivering work of the highest quality.
As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a key role in helping clients navigate political developments, engage with decision-makers and achieve their strategic objectives.
You will have experience in a consultancy, public affairs, communications, political, policy or similar role. You will have strong research, writing and analytical skills.
In this role you will use your developing consultancy skills to maintain positive client relationships, identify issues which might impact on client activity, actively develop new business ideas and initiatives and contribute to company success.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be well organised, highly motivated and able to work under your own initiative. You will have good interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Linco is an inclusive workplace and employer. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to building and developing the skills of our growing team. We provide comprehensive training and development opportunities including a personal training and development plan, external sessions, plus internal 'lunch and learn' events and sharing of best practice. Our mentoring scheme matches all staff with a suitable, experienced colleague to support you as you develop your career at Linco.
Broader benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Company pension – employer contribution
- Discretionary bonus
- Enhanced maternity pay (8 weeks full pay, 18 weeks half pay, 13 weeks SMP and 13 weeks unpaid)
- Enhanced paternity pay (6 weeks full pay)
- Contribution to mobile phone costs
- Regular social events and celebrations
- Wellbeing and mental health support