Public Relations Account Manager in Bournemouth

We’re looking for a PR Account Manager to join our vibrant agency, heading up PR & communication briefs across a number of diverse and rewarding client accounts. You’ll be a confident, ambitious and empathetic team member, skilled at working at pace and with agility across multiple clients and disciplines. You’ll have sharp media relations skills, commercial acumen, proven experience through tangible results, and a demonstrable ability to deliver highly creative campaigns for clients with superb return on investment.

This is a fantastic role for a skilled PR Account Manager with solid agency experience, looking to take their next career step. The role offers the chance for strong personal development and career progression and would suit an individual who thrives in a values-driven team environment and has the skills and confidence to create success. The role is based in Poole, Dorset, and benefits from hybrid working (50% office based) after a qualifying period. However, we welcome applications from outstanding candidates who are based outside of Dorset, as flexibility on working model may be possible for the right person. The role requires regular travel (mainly south of England) to client locations.

Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in PR across B2B and B2C, ideally within agency setting, including 2 years’ experience at AM level
• The ability to confidently manage multiple client accounts and challenging briefs
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively with large and diverse groups of people
• Proven media relations success on a regional and national level
• Strong strategic skills and a sound understanding of all elements of tactical delivery
• Flawless writing skills, with the ability to write persuasive, compelling copy for different sectors and audiences
• Strong team ethos and proven experience in developing talent through line management
• Clear understanding of commercials, return on investment, and client account profitability
• Experience in stakeholder engagement desirable

Major Responsibilities

• Account Management: Build strong relationships with the media on behalf of your clients and for the benefit of the business
• Ability to identify a newsworthy story
• Research, write and distribute press releases, features, blogs and comment pieces
• Write copy for websites and marketing collateral
• Co‑ordinate press interviews and brief clients
• Understand client business and develop plans and strategies that support individual business objectives
• Regular reporting to clients
• Work with members of the LLPR team to discover any joint opportunities for clients
• Manage client advertising schedules as and when required
• Source relevant networking opportunities as and when required for clients
• Ensure press coverage is monitored and distributed to the client
• Ensure that photographic opportunities are maximised to the benefit of the client
• Work closely with clients to generate brand awareness across social media
• Set up and manage client social media feeds as and when required
• Co‑ordinate, manage and attend events

• New Business: Provide input and support with writing new business proposals

• Team Management: Assist in managing workloads of junior team
• Review workloads and assist in the development of junior team skills

Position Qualifications

• Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in an agency environment, 2 of which at AM level
• Previous experience of managing a junior team is desirable
• Previous experience of managing own accounts
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data to determine client needs and improve future effectiveness
• Proven ability to drive results and manage a range of projects and activities

• Education: Degree in PR, Marketing, Communications or Journalism is desirable

• Personal Characteristics: Ambition and tenacity to achieve outstanding results
• Warm, friendly, approachable and personable
• Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope well under pressure
• Ability to see the big picture while retaining an attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and adept at prioritising and juggling a variety of tasks
• Strong team player
• Diplomatic and tactful approach
• Excellent project management skills, with an ability to deliver projects to tight timescales
• Strong creativity skills with a proven ability to be innovative and generate ideas
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Benefits & Perks

• Tailored professional development roadmaps, including a personal budget for external training and qualifications
• Paid-for CIPR membership & CPD plans
• Hybrid working model and remote-friendly working practices
• Paid-for parking / subsidised public transport, for when you’re in the office
• Annual creativity and wellbeing budget to spend how you choose on personal activities, outside of work
• Jump on our complimentary paddleboards, roll out a yoga mat, or kick off a game of rounders at our beachside office
• Dog friendly offices
• Your birthday off, each year, and a celebratory drink on us
• Christmas is for chilling! We close the office for the week, so we all come back refreshed
• Wellness initiatives: meditation and yoga apps & classes
• Regular team activity weeks: creativity, learning, development & social activities
• Milestone celebrations: for the agency and our team members. We love a party!
• Regular team-based activities to top up the creative fuel tanks
• Mental health first aid training
• Healthy snacks and fruit in the office (and treats… we all need them now and then)

About LLPR

We are one of the leading PR and communications agencies in the south and have been delivering for clients nearly 30 years, from our stunning base in Sandbanks with an unbeatable seaside view. We are entering an exciting phase and our services are in demand more than ever. We have the privilege of working with leading regional and national brands across a multitude of sectors, providing the full spectrum of PR and comms solutions. From healthcare to hospitality, Fintech to theme parks, we get under the skin of each brand, developing bespoke communications strategies, that deliver outstanding results for our clients. Our stunning beachside location is just one of the reasons that LLPR is a great place to work; our focus on personal growth and wellbeing forms the heart of our supportive team culture. We’ve been named finalists in the PRCA Workplace Champions awards for two years running, due to our fantastic culture and dedication to making LLPR an outstanding agency in which to thrive and build a career.

Applicants must demonstrate the existing right to work in the UK.