Senior Account Executive, Public Affairs - Award Winning Agency

Are you passionate about politics, communications, and making an impact? At FleishmanHillard, we’re the go-to public affairs partner for clients looking to shape opinions on critical policy issues. We combine political expertise with creative, multi-channel communications strategies to deliver meaningful results.

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our award-winning Public Affairs team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading experts, develop integrated campaigns, and grow your career in a truly global agency.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising Clients: Use your deep understanding of the political landscape to help clients navigate challenges, shape strategy, and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Creating Impactful Campaigns: Work alongside media and digital specialists to deliver integrated public affairs campaigns that achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Monitoring and Research: Stay on top of political developments, analyze key policy changes, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Driving Business Growth: Network, participate in pitches, and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts or win new business.
• Collaborating with Experts: Work closely with our diverse team of political advisors, campaigners, and strategists in the UK, Brussels and Washington, to deliver excellence.
• Shaping the Future: Play a pivotal role in evolving our Public Affairs offering.

What we’re looking for:

• Political Passion: A genuine interest in politics and public affairs. First-hand experience in Parliament, government, agency, in-house, or charity roles is highly desirable.
• Versatile Skillset: A strong communicator, policy expert, and advisor who can bring fresh ideas and insights to the table.
• Excellent Writing Skills: Analytical, accurate, and persuasive writing ability is essential for the role.
• Commercial Mindset: An ability to connect policy shifts to commercial impacts and communicate the “so what” to clients effectively.
• Entrepreneurial: A curiosity and drive to embrace new opportunities and grow within a fast-paced, global agency.

Why FleishmanHillard?

• Award-Winning Expertise: Join a team of high-caliber professionals, including former government advisors and leading campaigners. We’re globally recognized agency where creativity, inclusivity, and impact thrive.
• Global Reach: Work within one of the few truly global networks, benefiting from our market-leading presence in Brussels, Washington, and beyond.
• Supportive Culture: A flat team structure means your voice matters. Share ideas, lead initiatives, and grow in an inclusive and enabling environment.
• Career-Defining Experience: Work with blue-chip clients and shape your future at a top-tier agency.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Access to strengths-based learning frameworks, in-house coaching, and career-defining work.
• Global Opportunities: Be part of multi-market campaigns and explore global mobility opportunities.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balance between remote work and our vibrant Bankside office.
• Well-being Perks: On-site yoga, massages, and wellness programs, plus private BUPA medical cover, including virtual GP access, fertility, and menopause support.
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, time off between Christmas and New Year, and the option to buy-back additional days.
• Work-Life Balance: Sabbaticals, family-friendly policies, and support for outside passions.
• Financial Support: Competitive pension contributions, life assurance, personal finance clinics, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Culture & Community: Join employee resource groups, volunteer programs, and enjoy regular team events, from quizzes to rooftop yoga and social gatherings.

Ready to take the next step in your Public Affairs career?

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to commute to our Bankside office at least three days per week.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY’s National Equality Standard (twice!), all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.

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