Account Executive

4 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom The Public Affairs Company Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic Account Executive to join our busy team. An ideal opportunity for someone wanting to start a career in public affairs, you will gain hands-on experience across our consultancy and political intelligence services.

The Public Affairs Company is a long-established, Leeds based government and parliamentary relations consultancy founded by a former MP. We deliver insight, advice and strategy on how to engage effectively with political stakeholders at all levels. For over 30 years we have helped companies, trade and professional associations, charities, local authorities and others to have their voices heard and influence decisions affecting them.

As an Account Executive, you will work on a number of client accounts across the housing, health and energy sectors. With a General Election on the horizon, it is an exciting time to join the team and you will learn how organisations input to manifestos and develop their relationships across the parties.

Key tasks will include:

- Monitoring developments from Government and Parliament to provide daily and weekly reports for our clients
- Undertaking research to contribute to reports and political briefings
- Drafting correspondence to MPs and Ministers
- Organising meetings and parliamentary events
- Contributing to new business development ideas

We are looking for someone with:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and detail
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to tight deadlines
- Willingness to work in a small office environment as part of a team
- Great research skills including being able to identify the key points from large amounts of information
- Effective time management and strong organisation skills, including being able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
- Experience of working in Westminster or in public affairs (consultancy or in-house)
- A keen interest in and understanding of UK politics
- Good working knowledge of parliamentary procedures
- Enthusiasm and ability for putting forward creative ideas

Our offer to you:

- A small, friendly team based in the north but with clients across the country, largely focussed on activity in Westminster and Whitehall
- Hybrid working with three days in our Headingley, Leeds office and two days working from home
- Hands-on experience from the start across all areas of the business
- Training and development opportunities
- Additional day off for your birthday after one year of working for the Company
- Monthly office yoga

A first interview will take place online week commencing Monday 5th June with a second, in person interview for those shortlisted taking place week commencing Monday 12th June.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leeds, LS6 3AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- public affairs: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds, LS6 3AA

Application deadline: 28/05/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023

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