OverviewPR Senior Account Manager / Account Director - Public Affairs & EngagementLocation: ManchesterWorking Pattern: Full time, hybrid working (3 days in, 2 flexible)The day to dayWe're looking for a Senior Account Manager or Account Director to join our North team. Working across transport, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, engineering & professional services, you'll be responsible for day-to-day delivery on your accounts. You will be a primary point of contact for your clients and internal teams - both of which will trust your ability to deliver to the highest standards.Responsibilities include:Creating solid stakeholder engagement plans and sharing best practice with junior colleaguesLeading on key engagement activities and how progress is communicated to the clientsEditing materials drafted by junior members of the team so that they are client/audience-ready and only require minor amends from senior colleaguesSubstantial input into new business proposals, with ideas for strategy and/or plans (with support from colleagues)Taking the lead on a variety of projects concurrently, meeting all deadlines and delivering positive resultsResponsibility for delivery and/or review of outputsOverseeing monitoring and analysis, helping draw key takeaways for the benefit of clientsReviewing reports to the highest standardProactively identifying opportunities for organic growth and communicating to the team with recommendationsWhat will give you edgePublic affairs experience, with an excellent understanding of both the local and national political landscape and policyEstablished network of political and business contacts to facilitate effective Public Affairs and Planning engagementExperience of delivering campaigns that engage communities, business and political stakeholdersUnderstanding of the planning process and proven experience delivering effective communications and engagement for public consultationsExperience specifically in Property, Energy, Transport/Logistics and/or Infrastructure would be advantageousCommercially aware and showing an ability to manage client budgets and review and action WIPS, with support from colleaguesDemonstrate consistent innovative thinking to ensure accounts remain freshStrong skills in conducting written and verbal engagement and be able to advise junior team membersThe ability to draft a variety of written materials across a range of styles, producing client-ready work, showcasing strong attention to detailShowcase confidence when presenting / speaking in a variety of instances as requiredOur promises to youFlexible working arrangements, including hybrid working & flexi time and 4pm finishes on a Friday25 days' holiday, increasing by one day every year up to 30 days.Additional day of leave on your birthday.Gifted time off over Christmas.A monthly cash allowance to use on the benefits most important to you. Whether it's subscribing to services like Netflix, dental insurance or gym membership, you'll have the freedom to choose how you enjoy it!Enhanced family-friendly policies.Free subscription to Calm app.Regular team socials in Leeds and Manchester.An abundance of development opportunities, through our learning and development programme (with courses ranging from commercial acumen, effective line management, preparing for a crisis, PowerPoint design excellence and much more)New business and employee referral bonuses.Cycle to work scheme.Employee Assistance Programme offering a 24/7 confidential advice line.Life assurance.Get to know usGrayling is the UK's best-connected communications agency, working across Consumer, Corporate, and Public Affairs. With nine UK offices and 20+ worldwide, we help brands make an impact through smart thinking, cultural insights, and creative ideas.We've been on a huge journey the last year and have just been shortlisted for PRWeek UK's brand-new People and Places Awards 2025.Our commitment at Grayling is to combine our employees' unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation that represents all of us and the businesses we work with. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider all applicants regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, neurodiversity and disability status. If you need any adjustments during the application process, we're here to help - just let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr