Hybrid Public Affairs Account Executive bei Grayling

Location: Edinburgh

Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days flexible)

About Grayling UK

Our people are in equal parts exceptional professionals and wonderful human beings. We’ve created a culture that champions personal growth and development, empowering everyone to be creative, innovate enjoy their work. Your growth is our priority because when you thrive, so do we.

We’re serious about our work but never about ourselves, so if you’re looking for your next move and are passionate about Public Affairs, you’ve come to the right place!

About the role

We're looking for a candidate with a passion for politics and a desire to be part of our Scottish public affairs team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a number of flagship client accounts, including for some of the country’s most recognisable organisations (a full list of our clients can be found on the Public Affairs Board Register). Our client base covers a broad range of sectors including transport, energy, food & drink and technology. 

As an Account Executive, you will have already gained some experience in UK and Scottish politics and the core responsibilities will include client servicing, political monitoring, problem solving, researching and writing.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work well within a close-knit team, have an eye for detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be adaptable under pressure. You don’t need to have a specific educational background but a keen interest and understanding of UK politics is essential.

The day to day

The role of an Account Executive is varied, but daily tasks will involve:

• Monitoring parliamentary and government departments
• Providing daily and weekly intelligence reports for our clients
• Drafting political briefing notes and parliamentary correspondence
• Attending and contributing to client meetings
• Organising client events and parliamentary receptions
• Supporting community engagement activity
• Contributing to our departmental marketing strategy and set-piece Grayling events

What will give you the edge

• A keen interest and understanding of Scottish and UK politics is essential
• Understanding and interest in planning and community engagement
• Excellent writing abilities with strong attention to detail
• Digitally savvy
• Curious – a desire to learn, improve, apply new knowledge and develop self
• Strong administrative and organisation skills

Our promises to you 

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working & flexi time and 4pm Friday finishes
• 25 days’ holiday, increasing by one day every year up to 30 days
• Additional day of leave on your birthday & gifted time off over Christmas
• A flexible benefits platform that puts you in control—choose from dental, gym, wellbeing initiatives, training, discounts, or even contributions to everyday bills like Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify!
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Free subscription to Calm app
• Free breakfasts & fruit
• An abundance of personal development opportunities, through our internal training programmes.
• New business and employee referral bonuses
• Interest-free season ticket loan & Railcard reimbursement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a 24/7 confidential advice line
• Life assurance

Get to know us

Grayling is the UK’s best-connected communications agency, working across Consumer, Corporate, and Public Affairs. With nine UK offices and 20+ worldwide, we help brands make an impact through smart thinking, cultural insights, and creative ideas.

We’ve been on a huge journey the last year and have just been shortlisted for PRWeek UK’s brand-new People and Places Awards 2025.

Our commitment at Grayling is to combine our employees’ unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation that represents all of us and the businesses we work with.  We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider all applicants regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, neurodiversity and disability status. If you need any adjustments during the application process, we’re here to help - just let us know.