Job Description

Financial Services


Our Financial Services communications team is on the lookout for hungry, energetic, bright, proactive and ambitious PR professionals at the Associate Account Executive / Account Executive / Senior Account Executive level to join the practice.


It is a chance to develop a real career here, with opportunities to learn, excel and progress, while tackling some important and inspiring communications work. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years' experience in PR and marketing. However, with flexibility in seniority of the role, this is not mandatory. We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic about this sector, with a proactive, open-minded attitude.


We'd be looking for you to:


Build your media contacts network (we will allocate you budget towards this) Carry out regular news monitoring and pitch stories to journalists (whether that be via email, phone or social) Support on copywriting (including involvement in client briefing calls) whether that be social posts, press releases, blogs or op-eds Communicate and build relationships directly with clients Lead on account admin, including monthly reports, call scheduling and updating of press lists Support the team by contributing to creative campaign ideas for clients Support the team with new business pitches, research, and proposals Support the team on competitor analysis and research around industry developments Develop strategic understanding of brand, marketing and comms Develop understanding of the role of digital communications as a central thread of activity Develop personal career path, with close support of your line manager to uncover the best opportunities to aid your growth

Here's what we will bring to the table:


Financials:


A competitive salary (25k - 29k depending on skills and experience) Outstanding work bonus scheme (between 125-250 each month meaning additional earning potential of 1,500-3,000 per year) Laptop and all the tech you need to do your job Mobile phone bills paid for each month Dental cover and access to comprehensive private health insurance through Vitality

Culture:


Mental Health Awareness training for each individual Minimum of one day in the London office per week - providing great flexibility Extra days off for big life events such as engagements, civil partnerships and weddings, house purchase and rental moves A flexible working approach with core hours You can take 12 hours to volunteer each year Sabbatical after 5 years' service Paid time off to all involved partners for miscarriage and fertility treatment Six-week bereavement leave to be taken in any way you want (all at once or split over a number of years) Regular company and team socials from cookery classes through to The Crystal Maze Free breakfast on Mondays and free lunch on Fridays Fully stocked Aspectus bar open Thursdays and Fridays Dog friendly office Ability to work from anywhere in August and December Opportunity to apply for OUR Travel to Work scheme allowing up to 90 days a year to work abroad Opportunity to apply for our office exchange programme

Opportunity:


Fast progression opportunities - half of our Senior Management Board joined us as interns Tailored personal development plans and budget for training to ensure you reach your career ambitions * 7 of our employees have been featured in PRWeek's 30 under 30