Senior Account Director (Corporate) in London

Boldspace is a brand value agency with over 50 high performing people. We grow meaning, reputation and worth through brand building, communications and analytics. We bring together advertising, marketing and PR through a pioneering approach, fusing our award-winning proprietary analytics platform Boldstream with the finest strategic and creative minds to see more, create better and find the gap. Since launch, our unique formula of strategy and creativity powered by cutting‐edge technology has made an objective, positive impact for over 50 clients, including Post Office, VISA, Fridays, Virgin Limited Edition, Direct Line and Silverstone.

THE ROLE

Boldspace is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Account Director, Corporate PR to lead major client accounts and play a central role in the continued growth of our progressive, fast‐growing agency. This is a role for a corporate communications specialist with exceptional media relations expertise, strategic counsel experience and a strong understanding of reputation management in today's fast‐moving communications environment. You will lead integrated corporate communications programmes for clients across multiple sectors, providing counsel to leadership teams, driving high‐impact media engagement and delivering commercially successful client relationships. Working closely with teams across strategy, creative, digital and analytics, you will help shape campaigns and communications programmes that build reputation, influence audiences and deliver measurable business impact.

REQUIREMENTS

The Senior Account Director will oversee a portfolio of corporate communications accounts and be responsible for client leadership, strategic direction, team management and account growth. You will:

• Act as the senior strategic advisor for client accounts, building trusted, long‐term relationships with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Lead the development and delivery of corporate communications programmes, including reputation management, executive profiling, corporate positioning, announcements and issues management.
• Drive high‐quality media relations programmes across national, international, business and trade media.
• Provide strategic counsel and communications guidance to clients on complex business and reputational issues.
• Oversee account performance and ensure exceptional standards across all client work — always proactive, commercially focused and strategically impactful.
• Lead and mentor teams of PR professionals, helping develop talent and maintain a high‐performance culture.
• Work collaboratively with specialists across creative, strategy, digital and analytics to deliver integrated communications campaigns.
• Play a role in business development, including new business pitches, organic growth opportunities and senior networking.
• Understand and manage the commercial realities of agency life, including profitability, forecasting, resourcing and scope management.

THE SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You will have a proven track record leading high‐profile corporate communications accounts within an agency environment. You will be a confident client person, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator with deep expertise in media relations and corporate reputation management. You'll have a progressive mindset and be excited about being part of an agency that is seeking to do things differently. You'll understand how data, creativity and communications strategy combine to create meaningful commercial outcomes for clients.

• Corporate Communications Expertise: You will have extensive experience leading corporate communications programmes for clients across multiple sectors, including corporate positioning, executive profiling, reputation management, crisis preparedness and strategic communications planning.
• Media Relations Expertise: You will possess outstanding media relations skills, with strong relationships across business, national, trade and international media. You will understand how to develop stories, secure impactful coverage and advise clients on navigating today's evolving media landscape.
• Strategic Counsel: You will be confident advising senior stakeholders and leadership teams on communications strategy, reputational challenges and high‐profile announcements.
• Multi‐Sector Experience: You will be comfortable working across multiple industries and managing integrated communications programmes for a diverse client portfolio.
• B2B Communications Experience: You will have strong experience working with B2B and corporate brands, managing complex communications programmes and delivering strategic business messaging.
• Leadership & Team Management: You will know how to motivate teams, nurture talent and maintain exceptionally high standards of delivery across multiple accounts.
• Commercial Acumen: You will understand agency commercials, including account profitability, forecasting, resource management and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Writing & Attention to Detail: You will be an exceptional writer and editor, capable of producing and overseeing high-quality corporate communications materials with absolute attention to detail.
• Creative & Strategic Thinking: You will bring fresh ideas, strategic insight and a solutions‐focused mindset to client challenges, combining creativity with analytical thinking.
• Independence & Initiative: You will thrive in a fast‐moving environment, taking ownership of your work, leading confidently and contributing proactively to agency growth and culture.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 6+ years' agency experience in corporate PR and communications.
• Proven experience leading corporate communications accounts across multiple sectors.
• Strong media contacts and demonstrable success delivering impactful media relations campaigns.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and C‐suite executives.
• Excellent presentation and client communication skills.
• Experience leading integrated communications strategies and reputation management programmes.
• Proven success managing and developing teams.
• Experience contributing to business development and leading pitch processes.
• A deep understanding of the corporate communications and PR landscape.

BENEFITS

• Pensions: a 5% employer contribution.
• Holiday: unlimited holiday (including all UK public holidays) — plus guaranteed days off for birthdays and moving house.
• Regular salary reviews: aligned to a transparent salary framework.
• Socials: regular team socials chosen by the team.
• Team retreats: dedicated time together away from the office.
• Bonus: transparent bonus structure linked to personal and company performance.
• Supporting good causes: we contribute part of our outperformance to charitable causes selected by the team.
• Wellness: dedicated wellbeing time within working hours every week.
• Monthly benefits budget: £50 per month to spend on whatever matters most to you.

A CARBON NEUTRAL BUSINESS

Boldspace measures its performance on profit, people and planet combined. From day one, we will offset your carbon footprint entirely, with the cost covered 100% by the company.