Executive

Pagefield – award-winning corporate communications consultancy – is looking for an outstanding Executive to join its talented team. The role will support our expanding portfolio of clients across a wide range of sectors including technology, financial services, transport, FMCG, property and infrastructure.

As an Executive you will support our work both for clients and for new business opportunities across a range of industries. This will be your opportunity to shine in a hard-working but highly rewarding environment. We want people with creativity and ideas who can be flexible and fun and enjoy working in a close-knit and collegiate team. The ability to successfully connect with, and deliver for, our rapidly-growing client list is also essential.

Core Behaviours & Competencies

In keeping with all Pagefield staff, the Executive is expected:

• To deliver and uphold the highest standards of client service, strategic counsel and account administration  to Pagefield clients at all times;
• To demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and a consistent commitment to excellence, from attention to detail to understanding the client’s perspective;
• To communicate effectively with every level of client and external contact, from CEOs to junior executives
• Pro-actively look for, develop and convert opportunities to build out client accounts to deliver new offers, services and projects as appropriate to the client;
• Be a confident, committed advocate for Pagefield and its clients.

Client Management

The Executive will:

• Be responsible for delivering work to consultants and partners to a consistently high standard, including strong first versions of press releases, statements and other copy
• Be involved in an expanded network of client accounts
• Proficient at monitoring relevant activity to the client and proactive in flagging up stories to them and to the rest of the team as appropriate
• Deepen the quality of their relationship with each client, anticipate next step for client work and provide a greater level of insight and analysis
• Begin to undertake direct engagement with the media and other stakeholders
• Be prepared to take on more basic/admin tasks, as required by client teams

New Business

The Executive will:

• Take an active role in identifying and generating new business opportunities including through the media review and through pro-active networking and event attendance;
• Take an active role in converting leads including undertaking research; providing first drafts of content for proposals or tenders; and participating in pitch teams.

In addition, the Executive is expected to:

• Deputise for Senior Executives and Consultants where required;
• Encourage and (where requested) mentor Interns/Researchers, to support their development and delivery against objectives, and to set a suitable example;
• Contribute creative ideas to new business or client campaigns during brainstorms;
• Contribute to the smooth running of the office – including assisting admin, reception and events team – and to the marketing of the agency via social media;
• Take active steps to develop their own industry, political & media knowledge and instincts;
• Demonstrate excellent time management and ability to turn work around quickly;
• Work additional hours when necessary.

This is a unique agency looking for a special new team member. If you think that might be you, please contact talent@pagefield.co.uk, with your CV. Please notify us within your application if you need any specific support to assist you during our recruitment process.