Intern: Account Executive

Cavendish is all about talented people, delivering excellent results for our clients. We are a multi-award-winning, PR Week Top 150 agency and recognised at the PRCA National Awards 2025 as Large Consultancy of the Year.

Cavendish brings together industry-specialist communications to provide integrated solutions for clients and limitless development opportunities for our people.

We believe in sourcing talent from diverse backgrounds, nurturing a company culture that leads to a strong work life balance, and strengthening it by providing great learning and development opportunities.

What you will get from us

You’ll have the opportunity to take your career to the next level, working with dynamic, talented people in a fast paced and expanding organisation. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide extensive training and development opportunities and an industry leading benefits package including:

• A flexible, hybrid working model
• Access to mentorship from some of the best minds in the industry
• Industry leading allocation of paid time off
• Geographical flexibility across our regional offices
• Private Medical Insurance
• Regular social and teambuilding events
• Paid time off to volunteer for a charity

What we are looking for

• An interest in current affairs and politics
• A hunger to learn, an enthusiastic attitude and an open mind
• A desire to work at pace, learn by osmosis from industry experts, and deliver consistently high-quality work
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A creative mindset

What you’ll need to do

Be a key member of the team, supporting Account Managers and Directors in the delivery and development of exceptional services to ensure client and Group objectives are met. You will be developing commercial expertise and wider project management skills which will support career progression.

• Supporting the wider team on the planning and delivery of public affairs campaigns and engagement programmes
• Writing press releases and op-eds, presenting good quality, accurate articles with attention to detail
• Attending client meetings, deputising for Account Managers when required
• Undertaking media, political and stakeholder research and provide insight that can help shape campaigns
• Drafting concise and accurate communications including social media content planners, client monitoring reports, briefing notes and correspondence to various stakeholders
• Identifying and supporting new business opportunities
• Building a network of business, media and political contacts
• Contributing to the marketing efforts of the team and wider business

Initial 3 month fixed-term contract.
Full time 37.5 hours.