The Organisation

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We are partnering with a fast-growing global agency, headquartered in London, known for its work that has significant client impact and value. They are looking to further expand their Corporate team after a series of new business wins and bring in a Senior Account Executive at an exciting time. This team delivers campaigns that reach the right audiences, strengthen reputation and are completely sector-agnostic.

The agency is recognised for its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion across the sector. With a collaborative culture and a clear focus on professional development, this is an excellent environment to learn, grow, and make an impact.

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The Opportunity

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As Senior Account Executive, you’ll support the running of several high-profile corporate accounts and campaigns, helping to deliver effective and strategic communications programmes. You’ll act as a trusted day-to-day contact for your team, manage delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensure high-quality outputs. You will also have the opportunity to contribute ideas to help further establish the practice and its capabilities.

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Main Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client relationships, providing accurate, timely and well-considered advice.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, pitch stories, handle media inquiries, arrange interviews, and provide media training.
• Monitor media coverage, collate results, and create performance reports for clients and teams.
• Help deliver integrated corporate communications activity, including issues and reputation programmes.
• Coordinate elements of project delivery, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and briefs are met.
• Contribute to new business pitches and support organic growth across existing accounts.
• Assist with managing workflows, budgets and resourcing, escalating risks where appropriate.
• Play an active role in supporting the agency’s inclusive culture and wider industry initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in corporate communications or reputation management, with agency experience essential – you must already be at Senior Account Executive level.
• Growing confidence in client-facing environments, including exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• An interest in the commercial side of agency life, including new business and account development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with media relations experience desirable.

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For more details on the client mix and wider package, please apply via the link for a confidential conversation.

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For more information on communications and public affairs roles with leading agencies, contact Tasmin Khin at Tasmin@ellwoodatfield.com.

Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunter for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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