Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs - London, United Kingdom - Grayling

Grayling

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About us

Grayling Brussels is one of the largest consultancies working in the Brussels EU bubble, and we're supported by a truly global network of public affairs and communications offices.

We help clients across the world build their brand, implement effective public and corporate affairs strategies, and engage with their audiences better than ever before.

We're a sociable bunch and life at Grayling will offer you a whole host of benefits including 4pm Friday finishes, regular training workshops and social activities, and much more.

We're growing fast, winning pitches, and looking for the best talent to join us

We are proudly part of Accordience.

Accordience is an international public relations, public affairs, financial and corporate communications group - made up of Grayling, Citigate Dewe Rogerson (CDR), Red and Cirkle.

Together, we have c.1,000 employees and operations in 30 countries.

The role

Grayling is looking to hire a PR Senior Account Executive for a duration of either 6 or 9 months (ending in September or December The role is unusual in that it could be based in any of our UK based offices (London, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow or Edinburgh).

It could well develop into a permanent role, which we'd ultimately like to be based in our Brussels office so we'd especially love to hear from anyone who has an interest in working from that location longer term.

As a Senior Account Executive, you'll be responsible for ensuring that work is delivered on multiple accounts of various sizes.

The role involves supporting day-to-day client work, monitoring relevant EU policies, taking a leading role in supporting corporate affairs activities, and providing advice to clients.

We are looking for an excellent communicator, team player, creative thinker, and a naturally curious individual.

You don't need to have a specific educational background but we are looking for someone with the enthusiasm and creativity to make the most of the opportunities at Grayling.

Key responsibilities

Be a daytoday account lead on communications activities; contribute to planning, coordinating actions and deadlines, and advising clients.
Translate complex policy topics into relevant media and communication materials for a range of audiences.
Ability to develop simple social media assets using Canva is a bonus.
Build trusted relationships with journalists and media professionals, to explore media opportunities for clients.
Build and manage media lists and recommend appropriate opportunities.
Use the full range of digital and creative tools available to devise, review, evaluate and present progress on campaigns, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
Assist in the new business process including media and digital research, brainstorms, and proposal preparation.
Manage departmental administration and support the team, ensuring internal processes are followed.

Skills, experience and qualifications

Proven experience of corporate communications with a PR agency environment
Good working knowledge of social media and the EU media landscape
An excellent understanding of communications and public affairs in EU-Brussels
Excellent communication writing, research, and presentation skills
Excellent organisational skills, curiosity, and the ability to take initiative and be proactive
Enthusiastic team player and quick learner

Our promises to you

An exciting and dynamic working environment (in a newly refurbished, creative work space)
An incredibly positive and supportive work culture driven purely by our values (curious, committed & connected).
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)
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working (where you can work two days a week from home and three in the office)
25 days' holiday, increasing by one day every year up to 30 days.
Duvet morning on your birthday
Gifted time off over Christmas (3 days)
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme offering a 24/7 confidential advice line
New business and employee referral bonuses.
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programmes