Copy of Account Executive

We are currently looking for an Account Director to join one of M&C Saatchi Group's specialist divisions. World Services partners with governments, civil society, foundations, academia, and the private sector, working on critical issues such as national security, social justice, and conflict prevention. We provide a fully integrated, end-to-end service, combining multi-discipline communications teams with subject matter experts across the world. Our work is domestic and global, often affecting the most vulnerable in society, with international activity oriented towards developing countries and fragile, conflict-affected states.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a working knowledge of, or a degree in International Relations, Political Science, other related humanities, or social science. Languages are a big plus for us, so if you're obsessed with understanding different cultures, human psychology & behavioral change, and staying up to date on geopolitics, please submit your CV.

This role is based out of our London office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on a social change ‘crisis communications’ project.
• Support all aspects of our existing work and any other contracts that become active over the course of employment to ensure project delivery at the highest quality possible, on time and within budget.
• Assist line managers and others in the wider team in project delivery encompassing all aspects of a communications campaign life cycle.
• Take an active role in how the work is presented and the development of presentations.
• Discuss and filter client feedback before debriefing the teams, pushing back where appropriate in a clear and constructive manner.
• Oversee production with minor oversight, managing timings, budgets, quality control of delivery, and spotting out-of-scope projects or potential new, more productive ways of working.

About You:

• Previous experience in a commercial communications capacity or in a similar fast-paced working environment (5-7 years).
• Ability to manage multiple work streams in a high-pressure environment, ensuring effective prioritization and timely delivery.
• Ideally experienced in crisis communications, demonstrating the ability to manage high-pressure situations and deliver effectively during critical events.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Practical understanding of business operations.
• Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and spreadsheets).
• Interested in geopolitics and global affairs.
• Forward-leaning attitude in support of the team and involvement in high-profile projects.
• Must be able to legally work in the UK.
• Arabic language skills are a huge plus.

Applications Close: Sunday 02 March. No Recruiters.

What we offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a host of others including:

• Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year
• Half days off before bank holidays
• Emergency care days for dependants
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity
• Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year
• Season Ticket loan
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize
• An annual Summer and Christmas party
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays

We also offer learning opportunities around DE&I, targeted mentoring programmes, and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. This role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

The M&C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to creating a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with business-wide activity across people, culture, industry, and society. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity, and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).