Job title
Senior Account Executive
Location
The Leather Market, 11-13 Weston St, London, SE1 3ER
Monday & Friday remote
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office
Salary
Competitive salary, benefits & staff bonus scheme
The Company
Winners of the PRCA-PoliMonitor Public Affairs Awards Medium Consultancy of the Year 2024 |
Lodestone is an award-winning strategy and communications agency with a purpose. We help organisations to change the world for the better. We provide sharp analysis, creative thinking and agile delivery. We were the UK’s first specialist public affairs consultancy to be B Corp Certified.
With experience in health, tech, education, clean energy and campaigns, we are committed to providing a personalised service to our clients. Lodestone is based in central London (although we work in a hybrid way). Our work has global reach.
Expect a collaborative atmosphere; entrepreneurial culture and a passion for helping businesses and organisations to explain their positive contribution to complex world issues.
Diversity
Lodestone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe it makes our business stronger. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
The role
The role will be varied and crosscut the disciplines of PR, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Events and Crisis Comms. We are looking for a capable and confident operator who has a good understanding of the required knowledge of key business sectors, media and communication skills, and who brings experience in successful client servicing and delivery. The candidate will be able cover the following:
- Proactive role in the delivery of client projects and campaigns
- Attend and participate in client meetings, taking notes and helping ensure accurate capture of actions and outputs
- Develop and deliver sections of the client account plan and assist the Account Manager/Director in day-to-day running of the account
- Take responsibility for client agenda creation, at request of Account Manager/AD/Director.
- Regular checks on client and competitor websites to develop good knowledge of the market space and wider sector
- Competent in a variety of written communications and styles, including press releases, opinion pieces, speeches, client briefings, and newsletters
- Provide support to AD/Director including development of press packs and materials and selling items in to media as directed.
- Building relationships with key media and regular contact with top tier (national and trade) media contacts on behalf of each client.
- Contacting and informing Parliamentarians and stakeholders of activities e.g. by preparing email and postal mailings, once approved by Manager
- To establish an effective presence in Westminster and Whitehall and develop and maintain public affairs contacts across Parliament and Government.
- To assist with compilation of Party Conference programmes and events
The Candidate
We are looking for a Senior Account Executive that displays the following experience and attributes:
- Around two years’ experience in an agency or in-house communications role
- Good knowledge of the requirements of client servicing and successfully delivering programmes of work
- Ability to liaise with clients in a confident manner and build good working relationships
- Confident in dealings with senior stakeholders, including MPs, government officials, and journalists
- Skilled in undertaking research for new business pitches and current client programmes
- Enjoys writing and digesting complex policy issues.
- An eye for detail, and the ability to deliver high quality output and client service.
- Capable of juggling tasks/client at the time and prioritising workload accordingly
- A can-do attitude and an action-oriented approach, proactively looking for opportunities.
- Can work collaboratively in a team or independently, as well as supporting more junior members of the team
- Enjoys a fast-paced environment keeping to deadlines and skilled in timekeeping.
As a growing agency, we always love to hear from talented people. If you like the sound of Lodestone and are at any level in your career, get in touch as we’d be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply
Be part of our growth story, to apply email your CV and a Cover Letter to: careers@lodestonecommunications.com
Timeline
Closing Date: Friday 17th May
Interview Dates: Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 27th May.
The position may close early should a suitable candidate be found.