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Respect is at the heart of everything we do

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM CULTURE

Why SEC Newgate UK?

Here we hope you'll get a flavour of who we are, what we're about and also find opportunities to work with us. We've also included some standout examples of our work, to showcase the talented team you could be part of. We are really proud of our culture. Our core value is respect and is at the heart of everything we do.   
If you join our team you will be entitled to:

30 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell some each year. Did we also mention an additional day off for your birthday?

A day off annually to be of service to a registered charity of your choice.

The option to work up to four weeks a year abroad as part of our remote work policy. You can even tag some holiday on too!

The option to work in a hybrid way – 60% in the office and 40% from home.

The ability to work flexibly with daily core hours between 10am and 4pm.

Support with your mental and physical health, with our Employee Assistance Programme, Private Medical Insurance and onsite mental health first aiders.

Our mentorship and learning and development programmes to set you up for success

Opportunities at SEC Newgate

If you like what you’ve read and would like to explore opportunities, then take a look at our list of current vacancies. Nothing matching your skillset? Please feel free to send us your CV and tell us a little about yourself and what you are looking for.

Hiring
Analyst
The lab, London

Are you looking to kickstart your career in communications and corporate affairs? 

Our Analyst programme will provide a space for you to learn and develop the fundamental technical skills required to do so, with you fully immersing yourself across the agency to facilitate a deeper understanding of our different practices and how they integrate with each other...

Account Manager
Advocacy Local, London

Are you an Account Manager looking to join a growing Advocacy Local team in London?

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to develop further their career in planning communications, including community consultation and stakeholder engagement. You may already be working in an agency or in another role that gives you experience and interest in the development sector, particularly the challenge of securing planning consent at both local and national levels. Ideally, you will have knowledge of government policy impacting the property, energy and infrastructure sectors...

Our people

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and their experience at SEC Newgate is so important to us. Our ambition is to create a working environment where everyone can thrive. We meet the ambition and drive of our people with the opportunities and support to build a successful career.

Work with a B-Corp organisation

We're serious about social and environmental impact.
SEC Newgate UK is B Corp certified and listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. Our business is centred around respect for our clients and colleagues, the communities we work with and the planet we live on.

A force for good

We have a Charity Committee responsible for driving forward the company’s not-for-profit activities and managing relationships with our third sector partners. 

Environment

We are committed to being net zero by 2030. We track and measure our carbon footprint and have a plan and policies in place to drive sustainability, ‘green’ behaviours and purchasing decisions through our business.

 

Working at SEC Newgate

What makes us different?
At SEC Newgate we offer a career path, not just a job. We have some impressive tenure here and the success stories speak for themselves. We embrace entrepreneurial spirit and provide opportunities to build a successful career. 
 

As a strategic communications and advocacy group with global reach and local expertise, you have the opportunity to work across the full communications spectrum. You will be working with a range of high-profile clients, operating at the heart of business, politics, communities, markets and media. 

You will curate a diverse portfolio of client accounts and projects, contributing to those that benefit most from your knowledge and experience. In this way, you will develop your expertise and expand your repertoire, taking your career to the next level.

As well as industry-leading holiday entitlement and a day off for your birthday, we offer a comprehensive private medical insurance plan and benefits scheme, as well as hybrid and flexible working. 

Our mentorship and learning and development programmes allow you to develop your skill set. Learn from the best with our calendar of in-house courses: from lunch and learns, where colleagues share best practice, to sessions with external facilitators, and inspirational talks from impressive individuals.

You can part in our cycle to work scheme, join our book club, or our LGBTQ+, ethics, or social committee or our mixed football team – or do it all! If you have your own ideas, then we want to hear them too and if you prefer a more relaxed approach to the extra curriculum activities then that’s fine too. Should you wish to live and work elsewhere in the UK, we have offices across the country and can facilitate a transfer. You could also take advantage of our remote working policy and work up to a month (each year) in a country of your choice.

Best Places to Work
Best Places to Work
Private Equity Awards
Headline Money
PRmoment Awards 2022
UK Agency Awards
Best Places to Work
Best Places to Work
Private Equity Awards
Headline Money
PRmoment Awards 2022
UK Agency Awards

Our offices

Our largest UK office is located in Farringdon, London (pictured left). We moved back in early 2022. It's a beautiful, light and collaborative space with each floor offering a unique working environment as well as a wonderful entertaining and presentation space on the ground and lower ground floors.

We also have smaller offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester.

Our global footprint includes our HQ in Milan and 60+ offices throughout the US, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

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