Account Director

Strategic Communications Agency | Account Director | London | Competitive salary

About the Company

Our client is a strategic communications and digital PR agency working with organisations across finance, technology, ESG & sustainability, property, healthcare, and consumer sectors.

They deliver integrated campaigns that blend media relations, thought leadership, digital marketing and SEO to help brands build credibility, influence and measurable growth across the UK and international markets.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to lead high‑impact communications programmes and shape the reputation of leading brands. As an Account Director you will oversee a portfolio of client accounts, provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders and manage a team to deliver multi‑channel campaigns across PR, digital and reputation management. You will act as the main client contact, drive strategy, ensure delivery excellence and contribute to the agency’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, planning and delivery of PR and digital communications campaigns for multiple clients.
• Provide senior counsel to clients on positioning, messaging, thought leadership and reputation management.
• Manage and mentor a team of account managers and executives, ensuring work meets the highest standards.
• Oversee campaign budgets, timelines and resource planning to ensure smooth delivery and strong ROI.
• Develop and maintain media and influencer relationships, driving high‑value coverage and digital engagement.
• Review campaign analytics and reporting to optimise performance and demonstrate impact.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to proposals, pitches and agency marketing.
• Represent the agency externally at industry events, panels and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in PR, communications or digital marketing, with proven client leadership experience (senior account manager or Account Director level).
• Track record managing complex, multi‑stakeholder accounts and large budgets.
• Exceptional written, verbal and strategic communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with experience mentoring teams.
• Media‑savvy with strong relationships or experience working closely with senior journalists and influencers.
• Commercial acumen and understanding of how communications drives business objectives.
• Digital literacy, including SEO, social media and analytics tools.
• Knowledge or experience across sectors such as finance and financial technology.
• Competitive salary with clear pathways to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to lead high‑profile campaigns for influential brands.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership in a high‑trust, low‑ego environment.
• Supportive, ambitious, and intellectually engaging culture with international exposure.
• Central London office with regular team events, training and development opportunities.

Seniority level

Not applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Public Relations, Marketing, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services