PR Account Director

About the Role

My client is a leading PR agency specialising in amplifying the voice and value of design. They work with some of the most ambitious and creative agencies in the industry, ensuring they gain the recognition they deserve on a global scale.

Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking an experienced PR Account Director to lead their London office and manage a portfolio of 6-8 high-profile accounts, including some of the best brand design agencies in the city. You’ll lead a talented team of two Account Executives and an Editorial Consultant while playing a central role in the agency’s continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Leadership: Drive client onboarding and six-month reviews, ensuring campaigns align with strategy and deliver outstanding results.

• Client Management: Serve as the primary point of contact, developing media stories, providing senior PR counsel, and ensuring excellent client relationships.

• Team Leadership: Recruit, coach, and manage a high-performing team to deliver exceptional results.

• Budget Management: Ensure account profitability through effective budget oversight.

• Media Engagement: Contribute to pitching and writing, working closely with a skilled team to secure high-impact coverage.

• Agency Development: Play an active role in shaping the agency’s management, reputation, and culture.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced PR professional with a passion for design and storytelling. Ideally, you’ll have a strong background in managing multiple campaigns and leading teams in a similar industry.

Key Attributes:

• Organised Multitasker: You thrive under pressure, juggling multiple projects and priorities with ease.

• Storyteller: Exceptional writing and idea development skills to create compelling narratives.

• Proactive Leader: You bring ideas to the table and have the drive to make them happen.

What’s on Offer

• Inspiring Clients: Work with genuinely brilliant, forward-thinking agencies.

• Team Culture: Regular social events, away days, and overseas trips (past destinations include Berlin, Madrid, Porto, and Palma).

• Generous Benefits: 25 days holiday, private health insurance, and a stocked office kitchen.

• Professional Growth: Defined roles and ongoing training to support career development.

• Meaningful Work: Opportunities to give back through volunteering, donations, and working towards B Corp accreditation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a rapidly growing London office and play a key role in shaping its future.

Diversity and Inclusion

My client is a disability-inclusive employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodivergence, and long-term health conditions. Adjustments for the recruitment process can be arranged on request, ensuring an inclusive experience for all candidates.

Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm). Four-day week is also possible.

Location: Hybrid working—3 days in the office (Barbican, London) and 2 days remote or office-based.

Salary: Starting from £50k, dependent on experience