Job title: Account Executive

Location: Cardiff or Crawley

DELIVERING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE WORLD AROUND US

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate, ideally with a qualification in Politics or Communications. We want someone who has a positive attitude, with great writing skills and an interest in current affairs.

About Grasshopper

Grasshopper is an award-winning communications agency with a creative edge and commitment to community engagement. We create campaigns that change attitudes and actions in positive, lasting ways. We help shape conversations about the world around us. Whether it’s active travel, renewable energy, or low carbon technologies.

As a team, we’re united by a common goal – to get people talking and unlock social value. Which makes coming to work meaningful, inspiring, and fun.

We have a brilliant opportunity to join our team. If you would like to work for a company with a genuine passion for the community and an interest in sustainability – then we would love to hear from you. We can promise you a warm welcome, a chance to build your career and make a positive impact on the world around you.

Key qualities/skills

· Experience of research, copywriting, organising events, analysing data and report writing.

· Interest in current affairs, politics, environmental issues and sustainability.

· Ability to develop working relationships with range of clients, community representatives and stakeholders.

· Capable of managing a challenging and varying workload that can change at short notice.

· Creative flair – open to new ideas and ways of doing things.

· Digitally savvy, with an understanding of how to harness the power of social media and digital channels.

Rewards and benefits package

· Salary: £23,088 (or London weighting equivalent)

· Flexible work approach with core hours 10am-3pm

· Annual bonus (subject to company performance)

· Two paid days volunteering a year to help your local community

· Workplace pension scheme

· Training and CPD

Different people share different values

At Grasshopper, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Grasshopper hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to Hannah and she will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Grasshopper we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you, let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.