We are recruiting

There are two Account Execuitve roles with Chelgate Local, our local government division. Our clients include many of the leading developers, housebuilders, land promoters and contractors which market to the sector or are navigating the local plan and planning systems. We are looking for a brilliant and hard-working person to support our team and help deliver effective client programmes. This is a full-time hybrid role based in London. Key tasks will include:

• Support the Chelgate Local team to deliver the agreed client programmes
• Liaising with clients on a day-to-day basis, attending client meetings and organising client events
• Supporting local political and community engagement for clients
• Supporting business development and new business activities.
  Working with and reporting to an Account Manager.
• Person specification

You will ideally have some experience in a relevant work environment, although we value a client-focused attitude with a real desire to learn and a passion to make an impact. This position could also suit a recent graduate looking for their first job in public affairs/public relations.

You will be:

• Organised with a strong attention to detail with good time management skills
• Effective communicator both verbally and in writing
• Able to solve problems and be resilient and positive in difficult situations
• Able to multi-task under pressure
• Passionate and ambitious to develop your career
• Happy to travel to meet with clients and attend events
• Be positive, cheerful and bright and happy to take initiative

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependant on experience)
• Bonus
• Hybrid working
• Training and mentoring
• Contributory pension
• London Bridge location – one of the best up-and-coming areas in London
• Four weeks’ holiday
• Social and friendly team

Please send your CV to Michael Hardware, Chief Executive, Chelgate Corporate (mhardware@chelgate.com).