Strategy & Corporate Communications - London, London, City of (Hybrid) We are SEC Newgate UK

An award-winning insights and research-driven global strategic communications and advocacy group. We have over 1,400 people worldwide, working across 60 offices in 29 different countries. We work at the nexus of business, politics, communities, markets and media to deliver positive outcomes.

There are many things we feel passionately about but one that links them all together is respect. Respect for each other, ourselves, our clients, our suppliers, the environment we work in, the communities we operate in, and respect for everyone impacted by our actions.

The opportunity We are looking for a Senior Consultant or Account Director with experience working in the property sector to join our award-winning team.

Ideal for someone who thrives on driving activity forwards across multiple accounts and who enjoys being recognised as clients’ key point of support, this role will see you help companies achieve their goals by developing and leading on the delivery of their communications strategies.

The role involves a mix of corporate communications for real estate companies and working with developers to promote residential or mixed-use projects to audiences globally.

You will engage with the media, building relationships with trade publications, national newspapers, online and broadcast media, lead social and digital campaigns, secure beneficial profile for business leaders, develop bespoke events and support clients at global conferences and summits. You will work across an array of clients from start-ups and challenger brands to global firms.

The role will include strategy development, senior media engagement, working with junior colleagues on activations and delivering high-quality content for a range of audiences, leading client engagement, and being involved in new business pitches and proposals.

You will be expected to:

Take day to day responsibility for strategic accounts and client relationships

Develop and deliver industry-leading communications programmes

Support the agency’s growth in the property sector by actively identifying and pursuing new business leads and supporting thecompany’s marketing

Support the development of junior colleagues, encouraging their professional development

Ideal for you if you:

Have a good track record of developing and delivering programmes across multiple accounts – with a keen focus on proactivity

Are comfortable leading teams and managing both up and down

Demonstrate confidence in building and managing relationships with clients and stakeholders

Have a proven ability to think strategically, to manage projects and workstreams and to deliver client-ready documents andactivations

Have experience of actively nurturing and developing members of a team

Are a strong writer, have good presentation skills and an appetite for new business

Know the property sector and have good relationships with trade, national, international and residential-focused media

Have exceptional organisational and time management skills

Enjoy working in a fast-paced organisation, with a close-knit team

More reasons to apply: Our people are at the heart of everything we do and their experience at SEC Newgate is so important to us. Our ambition is to create a working environment where everyone can thrive. We meet the ambition and drive of our people with the opportunities and support to build a successful career.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have built and have recently been listed in The Sunday Times best places to work for the third year running.

And if that’s not enough, here is a taster of what else is included:

Hybrid working (60% in the office).

Flexible working hours, with core hours from 10am -4pm.

30 days annual leave with the option to buy some, plus an additional day off for your birthday and an additional charity day off.

Access to Oliva, our mental health support platform and up to ten therapy or coaching session each year.

Private medical insurance and employee assistance programme from day one.

The ability to work remotely for up to four weeks in one year.

Training and internal mentorship programme.

To apply, please click Apply. Applications close 31 October 2025 but we may appoint before then.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

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