Account Executive/Senior Account Executive, Public Affairs

Clarity is a B-Corp Certified global digital marketing and communications agency. We empower visionary technology companies to change the world for the better by bringing clarity through ideas, influence, and impact.

We’re technology experts and specialists in corporate communications, reputation management, public affairs, digital marketing, and digital experience. With a footprint across EMEA, North America and APAC, we run international campaigns that deliver global influence with a local perspective.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a variety of projects and clients. You'll get to develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment working alongside a team of dedicated, excited and fun comms and marketing professionals. Join us at Clarity, and become part of a team dedicated to driving growth, enhancing reputations, and making a meaningful impact!

We are looking for a superstar Account Executive/Senior Account Executive with a passion for policy and public affairs  to join our London office. Interested? 

If you've gained some experience in agency, in-house, government, or parliament and are looking to join an organisation that delivers high-impact campaigns and works across exciting policy issues, then we want to hear from you.

The role would suit a proactive, enthusiastic and politically-savvy individual who thrives on autonomy, has strong research and communications skills and is not afraid to get stuck in. You will be an integral part of the team keeping an eye on policy shifts, ensuring clients and the team are spotting opportunities, drafting high quality and persuasive briefings and building connections with key decision-makers. 

Our big focus areas are tech, cyber, telecoms and health, but we work in other areas too. Experience and/or a passion in these areas will give you a head start in this role. While your focus will be public affairs, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your horizons across PR, crisis communications, and corporate comms.

We are looking for:

• A policy wonk who loves to get into the detail of a range of interesting and complex issues
• An analytical mind, happy to get to grips with parliamentary debates, committee sessions, consultations and strategies from government and regulators, helping develop policy positions, briefings and correspondence
• A good understanding of government, parliament, and policy-making processes, with a desire to develop and learn more about how policy is made and politics really works
• Someone active in party politics 
• Strong analytical abilities for interpreting consultations and strategies, and helping craft policy positions, briefings, and correspondence
• Proficiency with monitoring and research tools, including AI, for effective analysis and action
• Proactivity in identifying policy opportunities and providing actionable insights for clients and business growth
• Someone with experience across multiple sectors, ideally including tech, cyber, telecoms, or health, who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic agency environment with a positive attitude
• Ability to adopt AI tools and technologies to maximise efficiency and effectiveness across daily tasks

Working for us

We provide the fun and fast paced environment of a global agency. We take risks, learn, adapt and deliver, giving you full scope to achieve your unique potential in a supportive and exciting environment.

Our Benefits

Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family

At Clarity, we know that a happy and healthy team is a productive team. That's why we offer benefits like:

• Private Medical Insurance: Get the care you need when you need it.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Welcoming a new child is a special time that deserves special attention.
• Clarity Cares Time: Appointments and emergencies don't have to eat into your PTO.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Wellness Fund: Invest in your health and happiness.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Support for a healthier commute.

Taking Care of Your Community

We believe in giving back to the community, so we offer:

• Volunteer Time Off: Giving back is good for the soul.
• Clarity Compass: Internal employee committee helping ensure we’re walking our talk, especially on issues close to our heart - DEI, Environmental Impact, Employee Wellbeing and Community Engagement

Recharging Your Batteries

Everyone needs time to relax and recharge, which is why we offer:

• Unlimited Holiday: Because who doesn't love time off?
• Sabbatical Program: Even more time off after five years!
• Summer Fridays and Winter Break: Enjoying life is important.
• Flexible Working Program: Life happens, and we can help you adapt.

Clarity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and for our Clients. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff or clients based on age, disability, neurodiversity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We recognise the importance of supporting diverse needs during the recruitment process. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants to request any reasonable adjustments they may need to fully participate in the recruitment process. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss your specific requirements in confidence.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to respond directly to all applicants, only to those whose candidacy is being pursued. Additionally, the length of the recruitment process varies based on vacancy needs, typically taking approximately 3-4 weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.