Account Executive

Wacomms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + pension

Birthday off

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Income protection

Wellbeing & events

Job summary

WA in London is hiring an Account Executive (Health) for a full-time, permanent role. The position is hybrid, based in Central London with options for home-based work and office presence.

The role requires good understanding of communications and policymaking in health, strong ability to analyse and communicate complex policy issues, and a clear, adaptable writing style for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of communications and policymaking for health themes.
• Ability to analyse, summarise and communicate complex health policy and regulatory issues.
• Clear, engaging writing style adaptable to audience and platform.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, summarise and communicate complex health policy and issues.
• Write clearly for different audiences and platforms.
• Maintain a client‑centric attitude with accessibility and quality.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and work in a team.
• Develop strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.

Skills

Health policy understanding

Policy analysis

Written communication

Client-centric mindset

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Account Executive (Health)
Job Type: Full time, permanent position
Reports to: Account Director
Location: Hybrid working, Central London office / working from home

Role Specification & responsibilities

• Good understanding of communications and policymaking, and awareness of health themes and trends
• Ability to analyse, summarise and communicate complex health 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 communications consultancy, media, parliament, a charity or another related organisation welcome not essential

Rewards and benefits

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

Equal Opportunities

We are 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.