PR Account Director or Senior Account Director – food trade – London

Join a superb culture as PR Account Director or Senior Account Director level. Genuinely, this is a great place to work, there’s an incredibly  friendly and supportive environment and excellent benefits too.

Working on UK and global PR campaigns, you’ll be running the show for this major (trade) food account; managing high profile campaigns and acting as a trusted advisor to the UK and global comms team.

You’ll need to have worked in a complex FMCG/food business or account, it would be ideal if you’ve been involved with government organisations, quangos or sustainability too.

You’ll be very comfortable leading in client meetings, and not afraid to “charmingly” challenge when required.

PR agency experience is preferred but we can look at clientside too, especially if from the above areas or food services.

Managing a team of six, you’ll work closely with the agency’s CEO, the media buying team, retail experts and social strategist. This is a hybrid role with at least monthly travel to London and plenty of client interaction and events

You’ll have top notch media relations, press office/agency contacts, be skilled at working with stakeholders, skilled at dealing with crisis communications and have a natural ability to engage with the client.

Reporting to the Commercial Director and managing and mentoring a small team.

• It’s pretty necessary to have an interest in the political landscape and be up to date on news agenda.
• There’s absolute zero margin for errors – you’ll top notch efficiency skills and attention to detail
• The ability to give the client confidence that there will be no reputational risk through activation.
• Be considered, robust and unflappable.

London office based 1 x per week + client visits

£48k-56k AD

£56k-64k SAD

It’s a full time role, though there are flexible hours that enable you to have flexibility in your working week though.