Senior Account Executive

Location:

Belfast and remote (minimum three days in the office)

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience

Length of contract:
Full-time permanent

Connect is a leading public affairs and strategic communications consultancy and part of the Connect Group, which operates across the UK and Ireland. With offices in London, Belfast and Edinburgh, we connect organisations with politics and get results. Our political, strategic communications and engagement experts advise a diverse range of clients including FTSE 100 companies, leading trade bodies, public sector organisations, trade unions, coalitions and charities.

As members of the PRCA, we are committed to high professional standards and are registered with ORCL and lobbying regulators in Ireland and Scotland. We hold Investors in People Gold and CMS Gold accreditation. We are committed to measuring and reducing our environmental impact through our Planet Mark certification.

As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a key role in helping clients navigate political developments, engage with decision-makers and achieve their strategic objectives.

You will have at least one year's experience in a consultancy, public affairs, communications, political, policy or similar role. You will have strong research, writing and analytical skills, with a keen interest in politics and public policy.

In this role you will use your developing consultancy skills to maintain positive client relationships, identify issues which might impact on client activity, actively develop new business ideas and initiatives and contribute to company success.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be well organised, highly motivated and able to work under your own initiative. You will have good interpersonal skills and networks.

Competitive remuneration based on experience, plus an attractive benefits package including an annual performance-related bonus.

Join one of the UK and Ireland's leading public affairs consultancies, working alongside experienced advisers and communications professionals on some of the most interesting policy and political issues affecting Northern Ireland and beyond. This is an opportunity to build your expertise, take on responsibility early and develop a long-term career in public affairs.

Closing Date: 1 September 2026 at 12:00 noon

Interviews will take place the week of the 14 September.