DevComms is an innovative and forward-thinking stakeholder engagement consultancy dedicated to the built environment sector. We are looking for a dynamic Account Executive to join our Midlands team, based in Birmingham.
At DevComms, we empower clients, communities and stakeholders to navigate the intricate and often challenging planning landscape, enabling them to transform places and environments. We work across all development industry sectors, including R&D, renewable energy, retail, leisure, residential, commercial, and distribution. We proudly collaborate with high-profile clients such as Moto, Indurent, Taylor Wimpey, Caddick Developments, Cemex, Persimmon, and Exagen, among many others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and collaborating on innovative public affairs programmes and strategies;
- Conducting political and community research;
- Creating engaging publicity material for political and community stakeholders;
- Analysing and reporting on consultation feedback;
- Building relationships with local communities and client teams;
- Monitoring local media and political activity;
- Confidently managing dialogue with stakeholders, clients and consultants;
- Leveraging social media and digital tools in the engagement process.
About the Person:
Essential skills and qualities for the role include:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
- Confident and charismatic communicator;
- Independent and collaborative worker;
- Interest or experience in stakeholder engagement;
- Understanding of local and national politics and ideally the built environment;
- Attention to detail;
- Full, valid driving licence and access to a car.
Salary & Benefits:
- 25 days’ holiday;
- Additional holiday at Christmas and New Year;
- Birthday off (if falling on a working day);
- Flexible and home working;
- Comprehensive training (tailored plans based on personal and professional objectives);
- Funded membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR);
- Regular company CPD sessions to share knowledge and expertise;
- Collaborative working environment with quarterly company team days.