Senior Account Executive, Net-Zero Transition

Madano; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm focused on net-zero transitions is seeking a Senior Account Executive in London. The ideal candidate will have public affairs experience and a motivation to influence policy through strategic communications. The role involves supporting clients in telling their stories effectively and engaging in government relations. This position offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work with innovative companies committed to sustainability.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Private Medical insurance

Annual wellness benefit of £150

Four-week sabbatical after 5 years

Qualifications

• Experience in government and wider political engagement.
• Strong understanding of integrated communications.
• Motivated to succeed and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to influence policy decisions.
• Support communications efforts for client engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams for integrated approaches.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Government relations

Political engagement

Communications campaigns

Job description

London

Want to help ground-breaking net zero-focussed organisations tell their stories?

Our clients’ technologies are changing the world. From advanced nuclear, to carbon capture and storage, to the new hydrogen economy , their innovations are shaping the future and changing people's lives for the better. We’re proud to help tell our clients’ stories and grow their businesses – in the UK and overseas.

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive with public affairs experience to join our Net-Zero Transition Practice . The right candidate will have the chance to work with and learn from some of the best communications and influence advisors in the business, at one of the UK’s most respected consultancies operating in the net-zero space.

Matthew Houlsby , our NZT Managing Director, and his team deliver best in class digital, media, and government relations expertise for companies and organisations operating in the UK growing net-zero transition economy.

What we’re looking for and what we can offer you

We are looking for a committed, smart working individual, with an interest across the public affairs spectrum – government relations, policy development, politics, media and digital. We want candidates with a motivation to succeed, and a willingness to learn, who can help us get our clients into the publications with messages that move the needle.

You will want to help our clients tell their stories in ways that can influence policy and political decision-making to benefit their business objectives. You’ll have experience in government and wider political engagement,communications campaigns, and an understanding of how integrated communications (insights, media, digital, creative) can help be part of that approach, ensuring real-world impact.

In return, we can offer the opportunity to work in a company that takes its values seriously, having committed to working with net-zero technology providers many years ago and committed to the low-carbon economies of the future. You will be able to work with some of the most exciting companies in the UK, from sustainable power operators to low-emission aircraft developers.

We are helping our clients to change the world for the better; join us!

About Madano

Madano is committed to building a better world through intelligent and digital communications. We work with clients who are solving the major challenges of our time through science and technology – helping them tell their story, make the right connections, change attitudes, and influence behaviours.

Our people are highly motivated and engaged, always encouraged to make their voices heard and given the opportunity to progress. And while we deal with serious issues, we make sure we don’t take ourselves too seriously along the way. Questioning accepted wisdom, always looking for alternative solutions, ours is a purpose-driven culture where everyone pulls together to make a lasting difference.

We have resolved to work only with organisations whose values align with our own. And we employ people who demonstrate a genuine commitment to delivering positive change.

Our BenefitsAs well as the basic salary, great social events and a culture of continual learning, our competitive benefits package includes:

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Private Medical insurance (for you and your family)
• Income Protection insurance
• Financial support and advice
• Travel insurance (for you and your family)
• An annual wellness benefit of £150
• Four-week sabbatical after every 5 years’ service.

Madano offers a range of first rate, dedicated training that enables employees to take control of theircareers to become experts in their field and trusted advisors to clients.

*Some benefits are contingent on successful completion of probation period.

Madano is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination. At all times we aim to recruit, develop and promote the very best people, basing judgement solely on suitability for the job.

We particularly encourage applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people, ethnic minorities and neurodiverse people.

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