Job Description

About Cratus

Cratus Group is a leading communications consultancy, providing integrated strategic communications and campaigns across multiple sectors. Founded in 2009, we've helped some of the UK's best known brands deliver local and national campaigns, manage political and reputational risks, and influence national policy on some of the most important issues facing the UK. What we do matters. We're more than just an agency. We're change makers.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive to join our Public Affairs team.

About the role

At Cratus, our Account Executives are the glue that hold us together. They are involved in all parts of the business and in almost every project.

If you are looking to kickstart your career in public affairs and political engagement, you could be our next hire.

You will have a degree level qualification in a relevant subject such as politics or experience of working in the industry. You will need to be a competent writer, able to use your own initiative, and be keen to get stuck into every aspect of a project. You would be joining an enthusiastic team supporting a wide range of clients across the country. We will need you to be comfortable working independently from an early stage and supporting your colleagues and our clients at conferences and industry events.

What we're looking for:

An understanding of politics, political parties and government in the United Kingdom A great writer and communicator Comfortable working under your own initiative A problem-solver Team player, willing to pitch in wherever needed Personable, able to relate to clients, stakeholders and politicians Customer care and client management abilities

The main strands of work are:

Supporting the senior team to provide political intelligence and advice to clients Political monitoring Drafting reports and briefings for colleagues and clients Project management and client lead work Attending client meetings to support senior colleagues Drafting briefings and reports for colleagues and clients Research and social media monitoring Supporting the senior team with business development activities Company responsibilities

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

28 days annual leave plus: Bank holidays Birthday day off Charity volunteering day Central London office (Fora Group) with: Good coffee / free snacks Dog friendly Onsite gym / bike storage Changing facilities / showers Ability to use all Fora offices across London / Cambridge Regular team-building and social events Hybrid and flexible working options Individualised training programmes Vitality medical insurance with benefits package including half-price gym membership and more Company pension scheme
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

What interests you about the role and the company?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person