Account Executive (New Business)

HARRIS HILL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national organisation in the UK is seeking an ambitious Account Executive to join their growing income generation team. This role involves developing new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships to support the wellbeing of employees and communities. The successful candidate will have strong relationship-building skills and experience in business development. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and generous benefits, including annual leave and health support.

Benefits

Hybrid working and a strong commitment to work-life balance

25 days annual leave plus additional leave over Christmas

Generous pension, wellbeing, and health support

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, account management, or partnership engagement.
• Ideally from a membership, not-for-profit, or corporate environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Grow a key membership network with employers and partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and build relationships.
• Deliver engaging pitches that demonstrate program value.
• Develop high-quality business proposals and presentations.
• Represent the organisation at networking events and forums.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A leading national organisation dedicated to improving lives across the UK is seeking an ambitious Account Executive to join their growing income generation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing new business opportunities and nurturing long-term client relationships that help organisations support the wellbeing of their employees and communities.

Salary: £32,682 (including London weighting) Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: London SE1 (hybrid working) 2 days in London

The Account Executive will be responsible for growing a key membership network that works with employers and partner organisations. They will identify new business opportunities, build relationships with prospective members, and deliver engaging pitches that demonstrate the value of the programme.

Working closely with senior colleagues and cross-functional teams, the role will involve:

• Researching and targeting prospective members across a range of sectors
• Developing and delivering high-quality business proposals and presentations
• Building and maintaining relationships to ensure excellent client experience and retention
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver consistent and compelling communications
• Representing the organisation at networking events and employer forums

This role combines business development with purpose-driven impact — ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with people, understanding client needs, and helping organisations achieve both social and commercial value.

The person

The successful candidate will bring energy, confidence and a consultative approach to relationship building. They will have experience in business development, account management or partnership engagement, ideally within a membership, not-for-profit or corporate environment.

Strong interpersonal, organisational and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to deadlines. A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in social impact will be key to success in this role.

The offer

This organisation offers a supportive and flexible working culture, where innovation and personal development are encouraged. Benefits include:

• Hybrid working and a strong commitment to work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus additional leave over Christmas
• Generous pension, wellbeing and health support
• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who thrives on building relationships and developing new business — and who wants to make a difference while doing it.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – early application is encouraged.

To apply:

Please send your CV and supporting statement to Hannah Laking at [e-mail]

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.