We are currently looking for an Account Director to join one of M&C Saatchi Group's specialist divisions. World Services partners with governments, civil society, foundations, academia, and the private sector, we work on the critical issues of our time, including national security, social justice and conflict prevention. We provide a fully integrated, end to end service, combining multi-discipline communications teams with subject matter experts, across the world. Our work is domestic and global, often affecting the most vulnerable in society, with international activity orientated towards developing countries, and fragile, conflict affected states.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a working knowledge of, or a Degree in International Relations, Political Science, other related humanities, or social science. Languages are a big plus for us so if you're obsessed with understanding different cultures, with human psychology & behavioural change and never put down your phone/books when it comes to staying up to date on geopolitics please submit your CV.

We have almost 250 colleagues globally based in the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and UAE working with clients across all corners of the world. We are deeply proud of our trusted, collaborative, and diverse culture. We also recognise our need to continuously grow and evolve.

This role is based out of our London office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on a social change ‘crisis communications’ project.
• Support all aspects of our existing work, and any other contracts that become active over the course of employment, to ensure project delivery at the highest quality possible, on time and within budget.
• Assist line managers and others in the wider team in project delivery from encompassing all aspects of a communications campaign life cycle.
• Take active role in how the work is presented and development of presentations.
• Be able to discuss and filter client feedback before debriefing the teams, pushing back where you feel it is right to and in a way that is clear and constructive
• The master of all production – a totally ‘safe pair of hands’ who can be left to oversee production with minor oversight, including managing timings, budgets, quality control of delivery, spotting out of scope projects or potential new, more productive ways of working.

About You:

• Previous experience in a commercial communications capacity or in a similar fast-paced working environment (5-7 years’).
• Ability to manage multiple work stream in high-pressured environment ensuring effective prioritisation and timely delivery.
• Ideally experience in crisis communications, demonstrating the ability to manage high-pressure situations and deliver effectively during critical events.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Practical understanding of business operations.
• Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, word-processing, power point and spreadsheets).
• Interested in geopolitics and global affairs.
• Forward leaning attitude in support of team and for involvement in high-profile projects.
• Must be able to legally work in the UK
• Arabic language skills a huge plus.

Applications Close: Sunday 02 March. No Recruiters.

What we offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including:

• Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year
• Half days off before bank holidays
• Emergency care days for dependants
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity
• Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year
• Season Ticket loan
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize
• An annual Summer and Christmas party
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays

We also offer learning opportunities around DE&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

The M&C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with business-wide activity across people, culture, industry and society. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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