Senior Account Executive, Advocacy National

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• Location: SEC Newgate (UK) - Central London
• Start date: May/ June
• Salary: Competitive

We are SEC Newgate UK

An insights and research-driven global strategic communications and advocacy group. We have over 1,200 people worldwide, working across 50 offices in 22 different countries. We work at the nexus of business, politics, communities, markets and media to deliver positive outcomes.

There are many things we feel passionately about but one that links them all together is respect. Respect for each other, ourselves, our clients, our suppliers, the environment we work in, the communities we operate in, and respect for everyone that are impacted by our actions.

Our opportunity:

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our Advocacy team in London.

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to develop their career in public affairs and communications. You may already be working in an agency, in Parliament, or another role that gives you experience and interest in the UK political systems, particularly at national level, and, ideally, knowledge of the political or public policy environment.

As a Senior Account Executive, you will be supporting the day-to-day running of Advocacy projects, working across a range of sectors, including financial services, energy, infrastructure and transport. You will play a key role in ensuring that the team meets deadlines, executing tasks accurately and in a timely manner and helping to maintain strong client relationships.

A few key elements of the role will include political monitoring, attending and coordinating client meetings and providing support for engagement activities as well as undertaking research and coordination activities for new business pitches and proposals. You will also be involved in supporting with the development of thought leadership and research campaigns and developing reports for clients.

Ideal for you if you:

• Are someone with integrity.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional eye for detail.
• Have strong organisational and time management skills.
• Have the ability to think clearly, rise to challenge and work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative.
• Have a particular interest in and experience of politics.

More reasons to apply:

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and their experience at SEC Newgate is so important to us. Our ambition is to create a working environment where everyone can thrive. We meet the ambition and drive of our people with the opportunities and support to build a successful career.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have built and have recently been listed in The Sunday Times best places to work in 2023. We were also certified as B-Corp at the beginning of 2024.

And if that's not enough, here is a taster of what else is included:

• Hybrid working (60% in the office).
• Flexible working hours, with core hours from 10am -4pm.
• 30 days annual leave with the option to buy some, plus an additional day off for your birthday and an additional charity day off.
• Access to Oliva, our mental health support platform and up to ten therapy or coaching session as years.
• Private medical insurance and employee assistance programme from day one.
• The ability to work remotely for up to four weeks in one year.
• Training and internal mentorship programme.

To apply, please follow the Apply for this Job link. Applications close Friday 24th May 2024 but we may appoint before then.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.