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01 - Why join 8020?

At 8020, we’re committed to being a world-class specialist communications consultancy.

We aim to recruit smart people and give them the training, technology and opportunity to reach their potential. We’re all about growth, so job opportunities arise often. If you want an environment that’s supportive, understands work/life balance and strives for excellence, get in touch.

8020 Communications is an equal opportunities employer.

02 – The benefits

A comprehensive package

Being a member of the 8020 team has many benefits.

  • Competitive salary
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • Performance-related company bonus scheme
  • 26-30 days’ holiday subject to length of service, plus public holidays
  • ‘Work from Anywhere’ scheme, subject to approval
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company-funded training for professional qualifications
  • Interest-free season ticket loans
  • Six-monthly career reviews
  • Monthly mentoring scheme
  • Monthly grant towards gym membership or other fitness activity
  • Monthly social activities
  • Summer and Christmas parties
  • Investment in technology to help you succeed
  • International business travel opportunities
  • Healthy (and unhealthy) office snacks
  • Decent coffee and herbal teas
  • Company financial support for journalist and industry networking
  • Positive encouragement at every turn
  • Social media personal branding session
  • One-off clothing allowance payment for graduates
Account Executive / Senior Account Executive
Location: Hybrid (Guildford office)
Position: Full-time
Posted: 8th January 2024

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented account executive / senior account executive to join our friendly and hardworking team. We offer internal and external training, early responsibility, mentoring and opportunities to travel internationally.

You will be working across a range of international clients in a supportive and sociable team. Reporting to an account manager, you’ll be able to hit the ground running in media relations, press release and article writing, and social media.

We have a sought-after office close to Guildford train station with parking. We operate hybrid working, with three days in the office and two days worked from home. 

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Account Director
Location: Hybrid (Guildford office)
Position: Full-time
Posted: 9th October 2023

We have an exciting full-time position for an account director to join our high-achieving team.

You will need several years’ experience of managing communications programmes in an agency environment.

Responsible for leading client accounts, you’ll develop strategies and activities, oversee their execution, maintain quality control over all aspects of the agency’s work, and manage the agency/client relationship. You will also play an active role in new business development and support the agency’s marketing.

We have a sought-after Covid-secure office close to Guildford train station, from where you will work three days a week, with two days a week to be worked from home.

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Account Manager / Senior Account Manager
Location: Hybrid (Guildford office)
Position: Full-time
Posted: 9th October 2023

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for an account manager or senior account manager to join our high-achieving team.

You will need several years’ PR agency experience as a senior account executive or account manager.

Responsible for driving client accounts day-to-day, you’ll help develop strategies and plans, manage their implementation, coordinate the work of team members and ensure programmes are delivered on time and to required quality standards.

We have a sought-after Covid-secure office close to Guildford train station, from where you will work three days a week, with two days a week to be worked from home.

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