Position: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Industry/sector: Built environment PR/Public affairs/Stakeholder engagement Salary: £22,000 – £27,000 DOE, plus benefits Location: Midlands About DevComms DevComms is an innovative and forward-thinking stakeholder engagement consultancy dedicated to the built environment sector.
We are looking for a dynamic Account Executive to join our Midlands team, based in Birmingham.
At DevComms, we empower clients, communities and stakeholders to navigate the intricate and often challenging planning and build environment landscape, enabling them to transform places and environments.
We work across all development industry sectors, including R&D, renewable energy, retail, leisure, residential, commercial, and distribution.
We proudly collaborate with high-profile clients such as Moto, Indurent, Taylor Wimpey, Caddick Developments, Cemex, Persimmon, and Exagen, among many others.
We foster a supportive environment that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering ongoing training and mentoring opportunities alongside excellent prospects for career progression.
About the Role We seek an imaginative self-starter passionate about the built environment, local politics, and community engagement.
The ideal candidate will thrive on shaping new places and communities through innovative and creative strategies.
While the role allows for remote and flexible working, a minimum of two days per week in our Birmingham office is required.
Key Responsibilities: Designing and collaborating on innovative public affairs programmes and strategies Conducting political and community research Creating engaging publicity material for political and community stakeholders Analysing and reporting on consultation feedback Building relationships with local communities and client teams Monitoring local media and political activity Confidently managing dialogue with stakeholders, clients and consultants Leveraging social media and digital tools in the engagement process About the Person Essential skills and qualities for the role include:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Confident and charismatic communicator Independent and collaborative worker Interest or experience in stakeholder engagement Understanding of local and national politics and ideally the built environment Attention to detail Full, valid driving licence and access to a car Salary & Benefits: · 25 days' holiday
· Additional holiday at Christmas and New Year
· Birthday off (if falling on a working day)
· 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