Cavendish
Account Executive | Planning Communications
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Account Executive | Planning Communications
Account Executive | Planning Communications
Location: London Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours)
About Cavendish
Cavendish is a multi-award-winning PR Week Top 150 communications consultancy, ranked No 1 in PR Week’s UK Public Affairs consultancy rankings and named Large Consultancy of the Year at the PRCA National Awards 2025.
With 11 strategic UK and Ireland offices, we bring together industry-specialist communications to deliver integrated solutions for clients while offering limitless development opportunities to our people.
We thrive on diverse talent, foster a culture prioritising work-life balance, and provide exceptional learning and development to empower growth.
What You’ll Get
Join a dynamic, fast-growing organisation and take your career to new heights. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
- Access to mentorship from industry-leading experts
- Industry-leading paid time off (PTO)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Regular social and teambuilding events
- Paid time off to volunteer for charity
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What We’re Looking For
We seek candidate with:
- A hunger to learn, paired with an enthusiastic and open mindset
- The ability to work at pace, absorb knowledge from experts, and deliver consistently high-quality work
- An interest in current affairs and a clear understanding of local government processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A team-focused attitude
- A creative mindset
Your Responsibilities
As a key team member, you will:
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Support Account Managers and Directors in delivering exceptional client services to meet Group objectives
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Develop commercial expertise and project management skills for career progression
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Aid the team in managing public consultations across:
- FMGC (Financial & Municipal Goods Corporation)
- Property, energy, and infrastructure sectors
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Attend client meetings, deputising for Account Managers as required
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Oversee the writing and production of consultation materials
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Conduct political and stakeholder research, providing insights to shape campaigns
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Analyze and gather evidence for consultation events and strategies
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Represent clients effectively to their audiences
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- Write press releases and produce clear, accurate content with meticulous attention to detail
- Conduct media monitoring
- Leverage social media to promote consultation and engagement activities
- Identify and explore new business opportunities
- Contribute to team and business marketing efforts
Equal Opportunities
Cavendish commits to being a truly diverse and inclusive workplace, celebrating differences in race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, and age.
By fostering diversity, we enrich our workplace with varied thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.
We are a disability confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact peopleteam@cavendishconsulting.com.
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