Job Description

About the role

We are looking for an Account Director (or Associate Director, depending on experience) to join our London Planning Team.

As an AD, you will be integral to our clients and the delivery of our projects. You will lead planning projects across London, supporting developers, councils, and other landowners to deliver new developments of all kinds (housing, commercial, industrial, cultural etc) that are essential to the city's growth - economically, culturally and socially.

We are looking for politically engaged applicants, ideally with previous agency experience in the built environment sector, or those who have a passion for local government, politics, and a knack for speaking to communities.

The successful applicant(s) will have:

Excellent interpersonal skills Empathy A proactive approach Excellent organisational skills Knowledge of politics and/or the built environment Knowledge of London politics in particular

Responsibilities will include:

Account handling and direction

Managing the overall delivery of the project with the project lead Drafting public facing materials Managing budgets
Political engagement

Developing political strategies Engaging with politicians
Social media

Organising and managing social media campaigns Content development
Team

Managing team members Supporting and developing junior team members Sharing knowledge through training
Business development / marketing

Identifying new business opportunities and pursuing them Drafting proposals Identifying and attending events
Company

Additional reporting responsibilities, including more financial responsibility Accurate forecasting on a weekly basis
In return, we offer an enjoyable and flexible working environment, a competitive salary, private health insurance, and interesting projects to work on.

While we offer flexible and hybrid working, the successful candidate will need to be available to travel within London to meet with clients and may occasionally be asked to travel outside of London to support other projects as needed.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to recruitment@cratus.co.uk. We will review applications continuously and the position will be closed when the right candidate has been found.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond the every applicant. If you haven't heard back from us within three weeks of submission, we haven't been able to proceed with your application this time.

To apply:

To apply, please use the form or send your CV and a brief cover letter to recruitment@cratus.co.uk. We will review applications continuously and the position will be closed when the right candidate has been found.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond the every applicant. If you haven't heard back from us within three weeks of submission, we haven't been able to proceed with your application this time.

About Cratus

Cratus Group is a leading communications agency, providing integrated strategic communications and campaigns across multiple sectors, with a particular track record in the Built Environment.

Founded in 2009, we've helped some of the UK's best-known brands (Taylor Wimpey, Kier, Salisbury Cathedral, London City Airport, John Lewis, JCB) across the Built Environment sector to deliver local and national campaigns, manage political and reputational risks, and influence policy on some of the most important issues facing the UK. What we do matters.

We work across the UK with a network and track record that stretches across every corner of England and Wales, supporting major projects across the transport, energy, logistics, commercial and residential sectors, as well as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Our success lies in understanding the context of local government decision-making and working collaboratively with communities to create an environment for positive decisions to be made. Our role is to bridge the gap between developers, councils and councillors, and the communities we operate in. We seek to build trust and understanding to achieve better outcomes for everyone.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/08/2025