Job Description

About Cratus Group

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to work across our Public Affairs and Corporate Communications teams.

The Role

As an Account Manager you will be at the heart of our work. Our account managers are the day-to-day links with our clients, leading delivery, building trusted relationships and managing projects. You will play a key role in developing and delivering communications or public affairs strategies that connect with people, support business goals and reflect the fast moving political and media landscape.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who brings a passion for politics, enjoys working with people, writes confidently for different audiences and thrives on managing multiple projects. Ideally you will have experience of working for a public affairs or communications agency and a degree level qualification or relevant experience in a subject like politics, communications, public relations or journalism - but we're open minded. What matters most is that you're able to think critically, write clearly, show a real interest in politics be keen to get stuck into every aspect of a project.

You would be joining an enthusiastic team that values people, makes connections and is driven by doing the right thing - for each other and our wide range of clients across the country. You need to be comfortable working independently from day one, and supporting colleagues and clients at conferences and industry events.

Skills we're looking for:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong relationship building abilities with clients, stakeholders and politicians alike A 'self-starter', able to motivate yourself and work on your own initiative Experience of working in a communications, public affairs, PR or agency environment A good understanding and knowledge of the UK's political landscape and a genuine interest in current affairs Ability to support and guide junior staff Customer care and client management abilities A commitment to integrity, inclusion and doing the right thing - for clients, colleagues and communities

The main strands of work are:

Account management for our public affairs and corporate communications clients Leading day to day client meetings and relationships, ensuring projects run smoothly and deliver real value Drafting clear, engaging content including briefings and reports for colleagues and clients, opinion pieces, social media copy and more Providing up to the minute and detailed political intelligence and advice to clients Managing and organising events such as parliamentary receptions, roundtables, client workshops and briefings Supporting and mentoring account executives with their work and progression Project management of multiple client accounts Attending client meetings to support senior colleagues Research and social media monitoring Finding and developing new clients to support the company business development Collaborating closely with other teams to delivery joined up campaigns Representing the company and our clients professionally at meetings, conferences and industry events

The offer:

28 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave + one volunteering day Central London office with good coffee, free snacks and free on-site gym with classes Regular social events Flexible working options Private medical insurance if you become permanent

Our values

Lead don't follow

We challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and hunt out opportunities to lead positive change We take the initiative and set the benchmark for excellence We inspire through vision and action, rather than just doing what has always been done

Make connections

We nurture relationships and build meaningful links between people, organisations and communities We build versatile networks to help deliver results for our clients We embrace diversity and encourage collaboration to find the best solutions

Value people

We embrace people's differences and prioritise equality, diversity and inclusion We champion each other, emphasising wellbeing, communication and a sense of belonging We take pride in our own and each other's achievements, nurturing personal and professional growth

Do the right thing

We prioritise integrity, honesty, transparency and consistency in everything we do We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and we keep our promises We always choose the actions that we think are right, even in challenging situations
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 31,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AD - PA/CC