Senior Account Director

Our client is looking for a Senior Account Director to join their team on a 2-month freelance contract.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building trusted client relationships and acting as a strategic advisor
• Leading fast-paced press office activity, campaigns, and projects end-to-end
• Overseeing project delivery—from briefing and resourcing to execution and results
• Collaborating with media, digital, influencer, and cross-agency partners
• Managing and mentoring a team of Account Managers and Execs
• Acting as a key escalation point, offering guidance and solutions
• Running regular client check-ins and status meetings
• Ensuring campaign materials align with client strategy and comms goals
• Evaluating campaign effectiveness with smart measurement and ROI reporting
• Juggling multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders with confidence
• Driving DEI values in all aspects of work
• Staying sharp on industry trends and fresh thinking

What We\’re Looking For:

• A proven Senior AD or experienced Account Director ready to step up
• Solid background in FMCG and digital PR (including SEO knowledge)
• Strong handle on the UK media landscape and influencer marketing (earned/paid/owned)
• Experience managing high-pressure press office environments
• Strategic thinker with creative flair and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable owning client relationships and delivering standout work
• Hands-on leader who supports junior team members and leads from the front
• Commercially savvy and confident managing budgets and performance
• Collaborative, adaptable, and energised by great work and great people

Contract Information:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 2 months, with a high likelihood of being extended
• Working Pattern: Required on-site 2 days a week in London
• Day Rate: £300-£400 per day, depending on experience