Client Executive

Hudson Sandler is an award-winning, strategic communications (Public Relations) consultancy. We help businesses navigate the constantly changing communications landscape and build closer, more trusted relationships with stakeholders.

We're excited to launch the HS Academy, our twelve-month structured graduate training programme designed to equip graduates entering the communications and PR industry with the skills, knowledge and experience required to become a successful and fully thriving public relations Executive.

Supporting businesses as they navigate the ever-changing world of media, you'll work closely with your teams to create impactful content for a variety of channels, directly engage journalists and analysts to communicate a client’s unique story, and share successes and learnings with the client to evolve their strategy moving forward.

The Application process

To apply for the role please send us your CV, cover letter, and either a short video introducing yourself or a written response answering the following three questions;

1. What interests you in pursuing a career in Public Relations?
2. Which organisation has most interested you in how they have developed their reputation and why?
3. What would bring to Hudson Sandler if you were to join us?

Video applications should be sent via We Transfer to academy@hudsonsandler.com

Written applications should be sent via email to academy@hudsonsandler.com

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at our office in central London before the end of April. 

Offers will be made in May and candidates will need to be available to start at the beginning of September.

Whilst no two days are ever the same, you'll develop a wide range of skills in the following areas

• Insights – helping research and analyse the reputational issue and opportunities of our clients
• Client Service – understanding the world in which your clients operate, supporting day-to-day implementation of client communication programmes and campaigns, learning how quoted companies’ financial and reporting calendars are organised and distributing announcements to key audiences, analysts and press
• Learning how the City operates with opportunities to support on high profile transactions including mergers and acquisitions and IPOs
• Writing – learning how to write engaging and effective business communications such as press releases, articles and blogs
• Media Pitching - building relationships with journalists & generating media coverage
• Media Monitoring – learning how the media operates, picking up on relevant press topics and the implications for our clients, setting up press meetings/briefings for clients and creating media lists
• Strategic Planning - learning how to use insight tools to support research, inform creative thinking and contribute to activity brainstorms
• New Business Research – supporting new business efforts by participating in research, information gathering and market intelligence

Candidate profile

• Curiosity about society and how capital, government and media impact our clients and their ecosystems
• Truly collaborative with a team spirit ethos
• A strong interest and desire to work in communications and public relations
• Keen interest in business media and reading the news daily
• Ability to communicate confidently, articulately and succinctly
• Enjoys writing and can confidently demonstrate writing ability
• A meticulous eye for detail
• Eager to join a busy, fast-paced environment with the ability to successfully multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Enjoys research and analysis
• Has a proactive, can-do & flexible attitude

If you are looking for a fast-paced, fun, and varied career, public relations could be for you. We’d love for you to be the next person to join us and help us forge relationships that will last for decades to come.

What we offer you

• A 12 month structured development programme including internal and external training, a comprehensive onboarding process, a buddy and a mentor.
• Time to rest and recharge - 25 days holiday a year (plus your birthday day off), increasing by 1 day per year after 3 years service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance 4 x salary.
• Company-funded i-phone.
• Company-funded private health insurance through Vitality including lots of additional discounts on health and leisure products.
• Work from anywhere week.
• The opportunity to swap 3 bank holidays for another religious day of celebration.
• 4 fully paid volunteering days a year.
• Season ticket loan scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Helpline.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• Breakfast and day time snacks including cereals, toasts and spreads, bagels and much more.
• Weekly office drinks and monthly all staff social events catering to different interests.

We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for all regardless of age, gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnic or national origins, sexual orientation or disability. We’re particularly keen to receive applications from those underrepresented in our workforce.

Please contact hr@hudsonsandler.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.