Account Executive or Account Manager, based in Newcastle Indigo Public Affairs

Indigo Public Affairs is a highly specialist agency, working on major development, regeneration and energy projects throughout the UK. Our job is to deliver planning committee approval for our clients.

We are seeking an Account Executive or Manager to be part of a team and help lead on projects in the North East, Yorkshire and Scotland:

• You should have good knowledge of local government, preferably as a councillor or former councillor or a local political activist or campaigner.
• You should be able to demonstrate your expertise and knowledge of campaigning techniques.
• Knowledge of the local government development control / planning process is preferred.

Only people who are politically active for a main political party need apply.

Closing date 1 August 2011. We will appoint when we have found the right candidate.

If you have applied before (more than six months ago), we welcome if you wish to submit your CV again. Please do not email asking for more details or an application form. CVs will only be accepted by email.

You must apply by visiting our recruitment page at http://www.indigopublicaffairs.com/index.php?page=ipa-recruitment or emailing jobsATindigopa.com

You must copy the full text of the CV into the body of the email (please make sure it is properly readable) - any candidates that fail to do this will be weeded out before they reach the first stage. In addition, you may also attach your CV to the email.