Account Executive

We are a strategic communications consultancy helping organisations achieve policy and reputational outcomes.

We’re integrated in approach, bringing together public affairs, corporate communications, digital, research and creative services. We’re specialists in sectors where government action, media interest and public impact are often interlinked, including energy, education, financial services, healthcare and transport.

This is an ideal position for an ambitious new consultant. You’ll get involved across our client base, particularly in energy, transport and infrastructure, with flexibility to branch out into other sectors; broaden your core public affairs, policy and communications skills, and gain experience in business development. You’ll play your part in solving complex client problems, delivering creative communications campaigns on a range of interesting and purposeful issues, and producing research and insights to shape client programmes. You’ll expand your expertise across a range of channels, including media and social comms, driving communications and engagement to reach a variety of influential stakeholders and decision-makers. There’ll be excellent professional development support to help you develop and grow the core skills to move forward in your career.

Our team is one of the UK’s leaders in integrated public affairs and corporate communications. Our clients, whether global giants, leading charities or blue-chip brands, come to us for help navigating complex communications challenges of multi-stakeholder environments.

We’re motivated towards our core purpose of great people, doing great work, in a great company. We’re a people-first business meaning clients get support from the best people, who are empowered to succeed.

Everyone at WA gets opportunities to do impactful work that brings about positive, lasting change and socially valuable outcomes, winning hearts and minds to crack client challenges through strategic communications. We have a dynamic, collaborative and supportive management ethos that inspires people to be at their best. We’re fun and sociable too.

We are based in Victoria, central London. Our success is underpinned by our independence and partnership model – giving us the flexibility to advise, invest and innovate around what our clients and people need.

Overview

Job Title: Account Executive
Job Type: Full time, permanent position
Reports to: Account Director
Location: WA hybrid working – Central London office / working from home

Role Specification & responsibilities

You’ll likely be a recent graduate or in your early career with a genuine interest in politics, policy, media and current affairs. Qualities and skills we also value include:

• Good understanding of government, policymaking, media and communications
• Ability to analyse, summarise and communicate complex policy, regulatory and commercial issues
• A clear and engaging writing style, and ability to adapt your style depending on audience and platform
• A client-centric attitude that prizes accessibility, responsiveness and quality
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team working skills
• Organisation and planning, time management and attention to detail
• Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn
• Desire to develop strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Consideration and care for colleagues
• Experience in consultancy, policy or polling research, media or another related area welcome not essential

Rewards and benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Competitive salary and pension plan
• Focus on your personal development, including external training and professional coaching
• Companywide annual performance-based bonus
• Hybrid working plus core working hours, to allow for greater flexibility and work-life balance
• Flexible benefits including private healthcare, gym membership and cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing benefits, plus team and all-company social events
• Group life assurance and income protection scheme
• Become part of a growing and award-winning people-focused agency
• Feel confident you are making an impact on the biggest challenges for our clients and supporting WA’s vision, purpose and growth

To apply

Please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should not be longer than one page, setting out your interest in the role and why you believe you are a good choice for it. Please state clearly in your application that you are applying for the Account Executive position.

The deadline for applications is Monday 21st September 2026. We may start interviewing strong candidates who apply early, so you are encouraged to apply soon. Start date immediate subject to notice periods.

You’ll find more details about the role and WA at wacomms.com/careers.

Equal opportunities statement

WA Communications is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination based on sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. At WA, we welcome all to apply for roles with us, as we appreciate the excellent value of diversity. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our people centred approach and welcome all applications from diverse backgrounds.