Account Director

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What you’ll do

  • Be the trusted advisor to clients – building strong relationships and delivering smart, integrated campaigns.
  • Develop strategies across media relations, social, content, SEO and issues management – and roll up your sleeves to execute them.
  • Lead accounts with full financial awareness, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and with measurable impact.
  • Spot opportunities to grow accounts and secure new business.
  • Stay on top of news, trends and PR opportunities to keep clients ahead of the curve.
  • Mentor and inspire the PR team, supporting their development.
  • Champion the agency brand – from thought leadership and blog content to networking and events.

What we’re looking for

  • 5+ years’ PR agency experience with a corporate/B2B focus.
  • Proven track record running proactive/reactive press offices and delivering high-impact campaigns.
  • Excellent writing, media and publicity skills with strong national/regional contacts.
  • Solid grasp of integrated comms: PR, social, content, SEO and measurement.
  • Strong leadership, organisation and client management skills.
  • Creative, commercially aware and confident building relationships at all levels.

What’s in it for you?

  • Performance bonuses & fast-track promotions.
  • Hybrid working (2 days WFH per week after probation).
  • Career development opportunities and personal development with annual learning bursary
  • Flexible holiday policy, including Christmas office closure.
  • Recognition rewards, team lunches, and regular socials.
  • A supportive, ambitious culture where your career can thrive.

If you’re a driven PR professional who’s ready to lead, grow and make a real impact – we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. By applying for this role, you consent to Jo Holdsworth Recruitment holding your details for 30 days and contacting you via the information provided.

Employment details

  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Job function: Public Relations
  • Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services and Marketing Services
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Location:
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales

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