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SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Energy Policy Focus) - Immediate

PoliticsDirect is a full service public affairs agency that was founded in 1999.

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our modern, London office that is a short walk from Parliament. You should have a strong academic track record including an undergraduate degree in Politics or related subject and experience working as a researcher for an MP or a political party and/or experience working in public affairs either in-house or for an agency.

You must demonstrate a strong track record in examining energy policy at both UK and EU level.

Excellent verbal and written skills are essential. Good awareness of the public affairs industry is essential. Examples of your entrepreneurial skills are essential as winning new business would be an important part in your career development.

Starting date: Immediate.

Package: £negotiable + bonus + commission + health insurance.

Application process: Please email a brief description of your education, work experience & interests together with a CV to jobs@NOSPAMpoliticsdirect.com (please delete NOSPAM when you email).

Please note that we will only look at applicants who send their application by email.

ACCOUNT MANAGER - Immediate

PoliticsDirect is a full service public affairs agency that was founded in 1999.

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our London office that is a short walk from Parliament. You should have a strong academic track record including an undergraduate degree in Politics or related subject and experience working as a researcher for an MP or a political party and/or experience working in public affairs either in-house or for an agency. You need to demonstrate your ability to manage client relationships and win new business. Experience arranging and managing networking events would be highly beneficial.

Starting date: Immediate.

Package: £negotiable + bonus + commission + health insurance.

Application process: Please email a brief description of your education, work experience & interests together with a CV to jobs@NOSPAMpoliticsdirect.com (please delete NOSPAM when you email).

Please note that we will only look at applicants who send their application by email.

MARKETING ASSISTANT - Immediate

PoliticsDirect is a full service public affairs agency that was founded in 1999.

We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our London office that is a short walk from Parliament. You should have strong organisational skills, a flair for managing events, good people skills, and be accurate in your work. You do not need an undergraduate degree. An interest in politics would be an advantage.

Starting date: Immediate.

Package: £negotiable + bonus + health insurance.

Application process: Please email a brief description of your education, work experience & interests together with a CV to jobs@NOSPAMpoliticsdirect.com (please delete NOSPAM when you email).

Please note that we will only look at applicants who send their application by email.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE POSITION (FAST TRACK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME) - Autumn 2010

PoliticsDirect is a full service public affairs agency that was founded in 1999.

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our modern, London office that is a short walk from Parliament. You should have a strong academic track record including an undergraduate degree in Politics or related subject and at least one year of experience working as a researcher for an MP or a political party. Excellent verbal and written skills are essential. Good awareness of the public affairs industry is an advantage; internships at an agency even better. Examples of your entrepreneurial skills would be beneficial as winning new business would be an important part in your career development.

The right candidate should expect to achieve rapid promotion and work with clients from day one.

Starting date: Autumn 2010.

Package: Minimum Salary £19,500 + bonus + commission + health insurance.

Application process: Please email a brief description of your education, work experience & interests together with a CV to jobs@NOSPAMpoliticsdirect.com (please delete NOSPAM when you email).

Please note that we will only look at applicants who send their application by email.

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP - Minimum Two days per week (Immediate)

We are offering an internship to a candidate who is proficient in Adobe photoshop, indesign and flash. Duties will include designing graphics and photoshopping images for use on our website - www.politicsdirect.com. We also require a number of flash animations to be created.

PoliticsDirect gives preference to students that require an internship/work placement as part of their degree course. If you are interested in applying, please send your curriculum vitae to the following email address:

EMAIL: jobs@NOSPAMpoliticsdirect.com (please delete NOSPAM when you email)

Please note that we will only look at applicants who send their application by email.

POLITICAL RESEARCHER INTERNSHIP - Three month, Full Time (Starting May 2010)

PoliticsDirect has developed an internship programme that offers interns a rewarding and positive experience. You will be treated as a valuable member of our team and won't be given trivial or boring tasks to undertake. Tasks typically include general research as well as a long term project to complete by the end of your internship. To improve your experience, we have developed a one-week induction programme that will provide you with an invaluable background to the UK Parliament and allow you to achieve more during your time with us.

PoliticsDirect gives preference to students that require an internship/work placement as part of their degree course. If you are interested in applying, please send your curriculum vitae to the following email address:

EMAIL: jobs@NOSPAMpoliticsdirect.com (please delete NOSPAM when you email)

Please note that we will only look at applicants who send their application by email.