Job Description
Position: SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/ACCOUNT MANAGER
Industry/sector: Built environment PR/Public affairs/Stakeholder engagement
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 DOE, plus benefits
Location: Remote/East of England
About DevComms
DevComms, an innovative and forward-thinking stakeholder engagement consultancy to the built environment sector, is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Senior Account Executive or Account Manager to join its East of England team.
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 David Lloyd Leisure, Vistry, Bellway, Hydrogen Transition Energy, Croudace, Taylor Wimpey amongst many others.
Founded in 2023, DevComms East is rapidly expanding, offering excellent personal development prospects for team members at every level. With projects spanning across the East of England and beyond, 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 experience of working in communications within the built environment sector, who has an interest in politics and working with communities. The successful candidate can work remotely and flexibly but would need to work from the office a minimum of two days per week.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
* Devising coordinated public affairs strategies
* Day to day management of projects and client accounts
* Advising clients on strategy
* Preparing and agreeing publicity material including letters to stakeholders, exhibition material, media releases and formal reports
* Leading on liaison with political and community stakeholders
* Overseeing analysis and reporting of consultation feedback
* 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
* Management of junior team members
Essential skills and qualities for the role include:
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Proven track record in communications
* Interest or experience of working in stakeholder engagement
* Experience of coordinating and delivering effective communications strategies (including the use of social media) to support development proposals
* An interest in and understanding of local and national politics
* A good understanding of the planning process
* The ability to build and foster relationships with key influencers
* 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
Deadline for applications: 19th December 2025 but applications are encouraged ASAP as we may appoint sooner.
Contact: m.allaway@devcomms.co.uk
www.devcomms.co.uk