Account Executive

DevComms, an innovative and forward-thinking stakeholder engagement consultancy to the built environment sector, is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join its team in the Midlands, based in Birmingham.

DevComms helps developer clients navigate the complex and often challenging stakeholder and community landscape to help them achieve better planning outcomes. Our clients span all sectors of the development industry, including R&D, renewable energy, retail, leisure, residential, commercial and distribution and include high-profile clients, such as Moto, Miller Homes, Indurent, Taylor Wimpey, Caddick Developments, Barratt David Wilson, Persimmon, TotalEnergies and SEGRO, amongst many others.

DevComms Midlands is rapidly expanding, offering excellent personal development prospects for team members at every level. With projects spanning across the Midlands, the consultancy leads the way in using industry-leading technology and supporter generation strategies to deliver outstanding results for its clients.

We offer a supportive environment, collaborative culture, ongoing training and mentoring opportunities, and excellent prospects for career progression.

About the role

We are looking for a creative, team playing, imaginative self-starter with an interest in the built environment, local politics, engaging with local people and helping to shape new places and communities. The successful candidate can work remotely and flexibly but would need to work from our Birmingham office a minimum of two days per week.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Creating public affairs programmes;
• Working with your team to develop consultation strategies;
• Political and community research and insight;
• Preparing publicity material including letters to stakeholders, exhibition material, media releases and formal reports;
• Analysing and reporting on consultation feedback;
• Liaising with local communities and client teams;
• Monitoring local media, community, and political activity;
• Confident handling of dialogue with the client, development team and stakeholders;
• Incorporating and utilising social media and digital tools into engagement strategies.

About the person

Essential skills and qualities for the role include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Interest or experience of working in stakeholder engagement;
• An interest in and understanding of local and national politics;
• A confident communicator;
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• An eye for detail;
• A full, valid driving licence and access to a car.

Salary & Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday;
• Additional holiday at Christmas and New Year;
• Birthday off;
• 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;
• Employee Assistance Programme.