Account Executive

Assembly; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Discounted gym membership

£200/year towards a monthly订scription

Job summary

Assembly is a dynamic, Wakefield-based creative agency delivering branding, marketing and communications across the UK. The Account Executive role supports Project & Partnership Managers in coordinating project activity and maintaining timelines while upholding quality standards.

This development opportunity is ideal for someone aiming to build a career in client services, creative project management, or strategic communications, with a proactive, learning-focused mindset and passion for

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and task coordination.
• Experience in a communications, project support or administrative role within an agency or education setting.
• Familiarity with creative workflows and project management tools.
• Interest in education, youth, or public-sector impact.

Responsibilities

• Support the PPMs, contributing to the coordinated delivery of client projects across the week.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of projects, ensuring deliverables are actioned on time, to brief, and to standard.
• Support in the writing of clear and actionable briefs for the design, content, digital and media teams.
• Maintain accurate schedules and task tracking using Synergist, ensuring visibility and accountability across teams.
• Use Notion to access daily tasks and update project documentation, roadmaps, and internal planning tools.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Project coordination

Collaboration

Agency/education experience

Tools

Synergist

Notion

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Assembly is more than a creative agency. We’re a team of more than 30 innovators and problem solvers with a track record of producing outstanding creative services. Ultimately, our mission in everything we do is to support good people to do great things. We deliver branding, marketing and communication materials that break down barriers and create impact for partners across the UK and beyond.

Position Overview

We are a dynamic and ambitious organisation at the forefront of our sector in delivering specialist, creative solutions. We strive to constantly innovate and aim to provide an exceptional service to all of our clients.

The Account Executive plays a key supporting role in the smooth and successful delivery of creative and strategic projects for clients across the business. Working directly with different Projects & Partnership Managers (PPMs) on a priority basis. The Account Executive helps coordinate project activity, manage tasks and timelines, and uphold quality standards in work delivery.

This is a development opportunity for a proactive and organised individual looking to build a career in client services, creative project management, or strategic communications. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn, a commitment to delivering high standards, and a passion for education and impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery and Task Coordination

• Support the PPMs, contributing to the coordinated delivery of client projects across the week.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of projects, ensuring deliverables are actioned on time, to brief, and to standard.
• Support in the writing of clear and actionable briefs for the design, content, digital and media teams.
• Maintain accurate schedules and task tracking using Synergist, ensuring visibility and accountability across teams.
• Use Notion to access your daily tasks and update project documentation, roadmaps, and internal planning tools.

Workflow and Studio Support

• Coordinate tasks and monitor progress via Synergist, ensuring project boards are updated in real time.
• Support resourcing, studio scheduling, and internal communications through clear documentation and follow up.
• Help uphold internal quality assurance standards by contributing to project reviews and pre-delivery checks.

Client Engagement and Communication

• Attend client meetings with PPMs and provide timely follow-up notes and actions (within 24 hours).
• Assist in preparing pitch decks, proposals, and reports in collaboration with the wider team.
• Maintain consistent, professional communication using Outlook for external interactions and Teams for internal coordination.

Development and Contribution

• Engage actively in learning and development opportunities, including CPD, shadowing, and internal training.
• Contribute ideas for improving internal processes, tools, and delivery efficiency.
• Build knowledge of client sectors (particularly education) to better support delivery and communication.

Person Specification

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and task coordination.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborative and solution-focused mindset.
• A high standard of professionalism, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Experience in a communications, project support or administrative role within an agency or education setting.
• Familiarity with creative workflows and project management tools.
• Interest in education, youth, or public-sector impact.
• Private health insurance and discounted gym membership.
• £200/year towards a monthly subscription of your choice.
• Flexible/hybrid working between home and our Wakefield studio.
• 20 days’ annual leave (increasing with time spent in the team) plus eight bank holidays.
• Two weeks company closure over Christmas.
• Range of away days and social events.
• Monthly self-development time and CPD allowance.