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Public affairs consultant : Salary and conditions

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  • Range of salaries for an account executive: £18,000 - £32,000.
  • An account manager could expect to earn an average of £25,000 - £45,000, while salaries for account directors range from £35,000 - £55,000.
  • Salaries at managing director level start at approximately £60,000 and may rise to over £100,000 in larger consultancies.
  • Salaries vary depending on the size and location of the consultancy and the types of client they work for. Additional benefits, such as medical insurance, may also be offered.
  • Working hours are usually fairly regular. However, flexibility is important as the work can be pressured - working to deadlines means you must put in as many hours as are needed to complete the task. During parliamentary recesses, working hours are generally less pressured and more regular, except for the party conference season in September/October.
  • While the work of a junior account executive is largely office-based, it also involves some visits to clients and attendance at meetings, conferences and other events. More senior staff visit clients on a regular basis.
  • Self-employment is possible after several years: many public affairs consultants use their experience and contacts to set up their own consultancies. Freelance work is another possibility.
  • Most political consultancies are located in London or Brussels, with smaller numbers in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
  • A smart appearance is essential when meeting clients and contacts.
  • Travel within a working day is occasionally required but overnight absence from home is uncommon (except when attending party conferences).
  • Overseas work or travel is generally rare, although this is dependent upon the consultancy's client list.
 
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Written by AGCAS editors
Date: 
March 2011
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