Senior Account Executive

Position: SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/ACCOUNT MANAGER Industry/sector: Built environment PR/Public affairs/Stakeholder engagement Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 DOE, plus benefits Location: Remote/East of England About DevComms   DevComms, an innovative and forward-thinking stakeholder engagement consultancy to the built environment sector, is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Senior Account Executive or Account Manager to join its East of England team.  DevComms helps developer clients navigate the complex and often challenging stakeholder and community landscape to help them achieve better planning outcomes. Our clients span all sectors of the development industry, including R&D, renewable energy, retail, leisure, residential, commercial and distribution and include high-profile clients, such as David Lloyd Leisure, Vistry, Bellway, Hydrogen Transition Energy, Croudace, Taylor Wimpey amongst many others.  Founded in 2023, DevComms East is rapidly expanding, offering excellent personal development prospects for team members at every level. With projects spanning across the East of England and beyond, the consultancy leads the way in using industry-leading technology and supporter generation strategies to deliver outstanding results for its clients.    We offer a supportive environment, collaborative culture, ongoing training and mentoring opportunities, and excellent prospects for career progression.   About the role   We are looking for a creative, team playing, imaginative self-starter with experience of working in communications within the built environment sector, who has an interest in politics and working with communities. The successful candidate can work remotely and flexibly but would need to work from the office a minimum of two days per week.   The main responsibilities of the role include:  Devising coordinated public affairs strategies  Day to day management of projects and client accounts  Advising clients on strategy   Preparing and agreeing publicity material including letters to stakeholders, exhibition material, media releases and formal reports  Leading on liaison with political and community stakeholders  Overseeing analysis and reporting of consultation feedback  Monitoring local media, community, and political activity  Confident handling of dialogue with the client, development team and stakeholders  Incorporating and utilising social media and digital tools into engagement strategies   Management of junior team members  Essential skills and qualities for the role include:  Excellent written and verbal communications skills  Proven track record in communications   Interest or experience of working in stakeholder engagement   Experience of coordinating and delivering effective communications strategies (including the use of social media) to support development proposals  An interest in and understanding of local and national politics  A good understanding of the planning process  The ability to build and foster relationships with key influencers  A confident communicator  The ability to work independently and as part of a team  An eye for detail  A full, valid driving licence and access to a car  Salary & Benefits:  25 days’ holiday  Additional holiday at Christmas and New Year  Birthday off  Flexible and home working  Comprehensive training (tailored plans based on personal and professional objectives)  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  Deadline for applications: 19th December 2025 but applications are encouraged ASAP as we may appoint sooner.  Contact: