Senior Account Executive

Taylor Bennett Foundation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Headland is seeking a Senior Account Executive in London. You will join a dynamic team across corporate, public affairs, and financial communications, delivering timely insights and high-quality materials for multiple client teams.

You will monitor media trends, draft briefing notes and press materials, and help manage day-to-day press office activity. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring juniors, and delivering thoughtful, joined-up communications advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in a communications or media role (agency or in-house).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media and policy developments to provide timely insight.
• Draft high-quality client materials, including briefing notes, press releases and presentations.
• Lead account administration, e.g. meeting notes, coverage reports and action plans.
• Manage day-to-day press office activity and journalist relationships.
• Support stakeholder engagement across public policy and investor landscapes.
• Contribute to pitches, proposals and campaign development.
• Mentor junior colleagues and uphold strong team delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver joined-up communications advice.

Skills

Media relations

Written comms

Verbal comms

Deadline management

Proactive mindset

Collaborative

Digital tools

Public affairs

Current affairs

Job description

Location: London
Salary: £36,000 – £37,000

Are you a communications professional ready to take the next step in your career at one of the UK’s leading strategic communications consultancies? At Headland, we bring together expertise across Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Financial Communications (and more) to help our clients tell their story – clearly, credibly and with impact.

We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our team – someone curious, collaborative and motivated to grow as a trusted adviser, while contributing meaningfully to impactful work across a range of sectors.

About the Role

As a Senior Account Executive, you’ll be a valued member of multiple client teams – keeping projects on track, spotting opportunities, and sharing relevant insights. You’ll work across different disciplines, and your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring media and policy developments to provide timely, relevant insight
• Dra ing high-quality client materials, including brieng notes, press releases and presentations
• Leading account administration (e.g. meeting notes, coverage reports and action plans), working closely with senior team members
• Managing day-to-day press o ce activity and nurturing relationships with journalists
• Supporting stakeholder engagement across the public policy and investor landscape
• Contributing to pitches, proposals, and campaign development
• Mentoring junior colleagues and helping uphold strong team delivery
• Working collaboratively with colleagues from across the agency to deliver thoughtful, joined-up communications advice

Experience and attributes

We’re keen to hear from candidates who bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine interest in media, current a airs, politics and business
• Experience in a communications or media role (agency or in-house)
• Condence managing multiple deadlines and priorities
• A proactive mindset. Someone who spots what’s needed and makes it happen
• A collaborative and supportive approach to working with others
• Comfort with digital tools for tracking and evaluating communications impact

Inclusion and accessibility

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know – we’re happy to help.