ACCOUNT DIRECTOR/SENIOR | Corp Rep, Social Impact

CF0730 | 12mth FTC with a view to going perm and option for part time

A stellar opportunity for an Account Director to join an award-winning corporate practice of this global agency. You would join a truly innovative agency that works seamlessly across all marcomms disciplines and be part of a team that is renowned for creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients.

Based in stunning central London offices (some hybrid/part time working also offered), this role offers a unique opportunity to lead multi-market communications projects for some of the world’s most iconic brands. As an experienced Account Director, you will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex corporate reputation programmes, navigating sensitive issues, and delivering impactful results. This is a one-off opportunity to work on some of the world’s most recognizable brands, on a global scale and a chance to escalate your own career path.

The Role:

• Provide strategic counsel on a range of corporate communications issues and develop and implement strategic communication plans.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including media, influencers, and NGOs.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day execution of multi-market PR programmes for a range of FMCG brands, focusing on corporate reputation, sustainability, and social impact.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential reputational risks and develop and implement crisis management plans.
• Manage project budgets and timelines effectively.
• Oversee and provide guidance to the team and collaborate closely with integrated teams across the agency.
• Contribute to new business development.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and timelines.

Skills:

• Experienced AD level.
• Strong knowledge of corporate communications, reputation management, social impact, and sustainability comms.
• Proven experience managing multi-market PR programmes for large multinationals.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, FMCG-based clients (EU clients ideally).
• Excellent media relations skills and established network of media contacts.
• Agency background – ideally London.
• Experience in crisis comms, issues management, and navigating complex and sensitive topics.
• Ability to feed into emerging projects, identify risks, and respond to and flag issues when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with integrated teams and providing strategic counsel across disciplines.
• Line management responsibility.
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse campaign performance.
• Experience of financial budgeting.

To find out more and to view the full job description, please send your details to quoting ref CF0730 and contacting Anne or Tanya on 0203 397 7543 / 07929 008295.

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