Account Director - Corporate Communications

b Overview /b p In this role you will lead key UK and EMEA accounts, driving service quality, growth, and profitability. You will support cross-network new business through multi-market credentials, RFIs, and pitches, while fostering collaboration across EMEA. You will provide hands-on leadership and development for the team, shaping strategic communications and campaigns. This position offers the chance to influence client outcomes at scale within a fast-moving, independent global agency with an entrepreneurial culture. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead account teams daily, manage integrated programmes, and develop multi-market campaigns and thought leadership. /li li Oversee client programmes and drive creative campaigns. /li li Counsel clients on strategic communications including PR, digital, social, and content creation. /li li Identify growth opportunities within existing clients and pursue new business prospects. /li li Support business operations: forecasting, resource planning, budgeting, and service level management. /li li Develop junior team members and perform line management. /li li Contribute to credentials and pitches, shaping strategic insight, messaging, and concepts. /li li Be a collaborative, supportive member of the London team. /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Enjoys counselling clients and is passionate about the work. /li li Experience in developing accounts, retention, and organic growth of clients. /li li Experience in fast-paced international environments with regional teams is beneficial. /li li Agency experience integrating PR with digital marketing, content, and broader marketing activities. /li li Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills; ability to deliver projects on budget /li li Track record of handling complex stakeholders and influencing decisions. /li li Excellent written and verbal communication; articulate presenter. /li li Strong knowledge of international business media landscape and digital platforms with a network of contacts. /li li Ability to problem solve, project manage, and multi-task; takes charge when needed; integrity, humility, self-drive/initiative, and a sense of humour. /li /ul ul li strong communication /li li collaboration /li li leadership /li li PR /li li digital marketing /li li content creation /li /ul