At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead marketing strategies and drive new business growth in a dynamic agency environment.
- Company: Join an award-winning global agency recognised for its inclusive culture and innovative work.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, and unique wellness perks.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for global mobility and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping the future of a leading PR agency.
- Qualifications: Experience in PR or marketing with strong storytelling and strategic skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
If you’re looking to continue your career in an award-winning global agency, then this might just be the role for you!
We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.
The team sits at the heart of the agency, both globally and in the UK, playing a central role in shaping how the agency grows and shows up in the market. It brings together marketing, new business and strategic storytelling to create visibility, open doors with priority prospects, and help convert opportunities into long-term client relationships.
This position is a high-profile role at the centre of our UK growth strategy, working closely with the Head of New Business & Marketing and senior leaders across the business. You’ll drive the UK marketing programme, building and managing the new business pipeline, and supporting high-value pitch opportunities.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Marketing
- Own and execute the UK marketing programme
- Work with teams to develop content including thought leadership platforms for social, email and targeted paid media, events and strategic partnerships
- Identify new routes to market and create engagement strategies that build relationships before the brief lands
- Contribute to our awards strategy
- Pipeline Development
- Build, manage and continuously refine strategic target prospect lists aligned to UK growth priorities
- Own pipeline hygiene, reporting and CRM discipline
- Monitor market trends, competitor movement and sector opportunities
- Pitch Strategy & Conversion
- Support the development of high-impact credentials, chemistry meetings, RFIs, RFPs and strategic proposals
- Help shape win strategies - building and mobilising cross-functional teams around a clear strategy to win
- Operational Excellence
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to align on growth priorities
- Maintain best in class credential, case study and biography libraries
- Improve systems, workflows and internal processes that support a modern, high-performing growth function
About You:
- Senior or Account Director level experience within PR, communications, integrated marketing or business development
- Naturally curious with a winning attitude and high standards
- Proven experience leading or contributing to strategic marketing programmes and/or new business initiatives
- Exceptional writing, storytelling and presentation skills
- Strong commercial instinct and understanding of how agencies grow
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working effectively across matrixed teams
- Outstanding organisational and project leadership skills
- Experience developing credentials, proposals, RFIs, RFPs or strategic pitch materials
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
What we offer:
- A warm and friendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clients
- A truly global network, the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns
- Global mobility, a programme of short-term or permanent exchange opportunities
- A strengths-based L&D framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities
- Flexibility with hybrid and flexible working
- Work-life balance support
- Culture Club activities
- Opportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups
- A Career Guardian Scheme for underrepresented talent
- 30 days of holiday plus additional benefits
- BUPA medical cover and other health benefits
- Generous Pension contributions and personal finance clinics
- Discounted gym membership and Cycle2Work scheme
- Generous parental leave and emergency childcare provision
- Passion Project Grants and retail discounts
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Senior Account Director - Marketing & Growth in London employer: FleishmanHillard UK
FleishmanHillard UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within its Crisis and Issues team. Employees benefit from extensive learning opportunities and the chance to engage with a diverse range of complex issues, all while being part of a supportive global network that values professional growth and development.
