Analyst (Account Executive) - Public & Government Affairs

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

About the company

Edelman Public & Government Affairs sits within the Edelman network and provides tailored business and government advisory services to institutions seeking to navigate today’s changing geopolitical and economic landscape. We advise on a range of areas including business strategy, government affairs, political risk and corporate social responsibility. Our mission is to build trust in today’s evolving geopolitical environment.

Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm helping business and organisations evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our team and our clients. In the UK, there are more than 550 employees based in our offices in Victoria. We create award-winning creative communication programmes for our clients.

About the team

We are London’s leading Public & Government Affairs team. We provide value to our clients through insight, strategic political advice and tactical execution. Comprised of former communications directors, government special advisers, policy experts, journalists, and experienced campaigners, we have deep expertise in all elements of government relations in the UK and offer unrivalled insight into the highest levels of Whitehall.

The role

We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual who wants to join our award-winning Public & Government Affairs team in London as an Analyst / Account Executive. 

Key responsibilities:

• Consistently produce high-quality internal and external content often under tight timelines and with competing priorities
• Monitor political announcements and parliamentary activity 
• Support political engagement programmes, including creating stakeholder maps, outreaching to relevant offices and handling the logistical arrangements
• Develop biographical and policy briefings including conducting research to inform these documents
• Aid in new business process including idea contribution, research and presentation development
• Support with event management, including liaising with MPs’ offices, co-ordinating with the parliamentary events team and third-party suppliers as well as handling the logistics
• Build relationship with clients and colleagues at all levels

Key requirements:

• Experience within a political party, particularly the Labour Party, or in a public affairs setting is desirable but not essential
• Experience within a public affairs environment and knowledge of Parliamentary procedure is desirable but not essential
• A keen interest in current affairs and UK policy
• Desire to work as part of a busy, fast paced and highly motivated working environment
• Proven track record of prioritising workloads. You must be adept at prioritising competing demands, contending with fast-moving events and handling unexpected requests
• Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to articulate point of view with confidence
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisation and planning skills  
• Team player and collaborative
• A desire to share previous expertise and experience to enhance work of the team
• Entrepreneurial spirit – willingness to get stuck in and make the most of opportunities
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Benefits  

Our benefits and policies are designed to ensure our employees feel comfortable, inspired and equipped to thrive and do their best work. We offer a wide range of benefits across health, family, community, finance and time away including:   

- Competitive Annual Holiday plus an additional days holiday for your birthday and 3 days over the festive season.   

- Flexible working - Hybrid working policy and 30 days work from anywhere worldwide!   

- Financial Wellbeing - Pension plan, income protection, and life insurance at 4x annual salary.   

- Building a Family - Whether it’s maternity leave, adoptive leave or shared parental leave, take up to five months on full company pay. We also celebrate the arrival of your child or wedding day by offering a company child & wedding gift. In addition Edelman partners with Peppy, a specialist healthcare and wellbeing service that provides all employees with access to expert pregnancy and parenthood, menopause and fertility support.   

- Health and Wellbeing – Access to Private Medical Insurance, Digital GP and wellbeing program, Cycle to Work Scheme, subsidised corporate gym membership, a Quit Smoking Scheme, Annual flu vaccinations and 24/7 access to trained professionals in relation to a range of issues, in absolute confidence.   

- Personal and Professional Development- Clear progression routes and continuous training/professional development via Edelman Learning Institute 

- Community – Get to know your colleagues and unwind at our weekly staff get together. We also encourage everyone to take part in our Citizenship Activities where you can spend a day each year helping a charitable cause, paid for by us.   

Our Values  

Core to our culture are our values, which guide our behavior, support a client-centric approach, influence the way we work with each other, our clients and the community, and inspire great work.  

- The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence: Bringing the best of ourselves and partners to our clients.  

- The Freedom to be Constantly Curious: Tenacious, flexible and thorough approach that drives creativity and growth for clients and ourselves.  

- The Courage to do the Right Thing: Trusted and resilient partner, committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, that prioritizes the wellbeing of ourselves and our colleagues.  

- The Commitment to Positively Impact Society: Performing our work with an environmental conscience, and a sense of tolerance, fairness and equality. 

Edelman is a provider of equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable, impactful, respectful and culturally-curious workplace that drives innovative thinking, cultivates diverse ideas, and promotes true collaboration among our employees and our partners. For further information visit: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Edelman 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.