PR Account Director/Senior Account Director (people/client dual focus)

Are you an Account Director looking for a new challenge? Get in touch!

We’re looking for a proven, senior PR professional to join our team as an account director/senior account director. You’ll be responsible for your own portfolio of accounts (predominantly B2B) in the built environment, food and drink, tech and lifestyle sectors, with ultimate responsibility for their success, retention and growth.

Our fast-growing client base ranges from cutting-edge business scale ups to national companies across both private and not-for-profit sectors.

This role also has a dual focus on people. As part of the role, you be responsible for developing clear strategies around talent management, succession planning, and workforce development, as well as leading the agency’s workflow management and internal communications. Ultimately, you will be tasked with fostering a supportive and productive workplace and a high-performing team.

You should apply if:

• You have spent at least a year working at account director level in a PR or integrated comms agency – you love to hit the ground running
• You’re a strategic consultant capable of devising, and then sticking to, PR strategies and campaigns that deliver real business results
• You enjoy varied work: you will have several clients and the additional people focus
• You’re great at building relationships; a trusted partner to your clients and experienced in coaching teams to ensure they are delivering quality results consistently
• You have a skill for motivating people, always finding time to help and support, and are passionate about getting the best out of teams
• You like to work on client accounts – leading our teams of account managers and execs to delivering the very best outcomes for our clients
• You’re proactive and persistent in your approach
• You’re considerate and supportive; a real team player with the ability to remain calm and considered when faced with new or pressurised situations
• You have a passion for business development and want to bring on board new clients you’re passionate about
• You want to contribute to a business at a senior level, bringing your ideas to the table
• You are good at ensuring the job gets done and balancing a healthy pace of work with a happy team

Working in a fantastic location in the Northern Quarter (with flexible working options), we’re a sociable bunch of like-minded people who really enjoy what we do.  We’re proud to be a fun, friendly team offering a more flexible approach to work.

As a growing agency, you’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to the direction of the organisation. Whatever job role you’re in, everyone has a voice at Refresh and your opinions and ideas are valued. We’re dedicated to helping our people grow and achieve their potential through The Refresh Academy – an ongoing programme of bespoke training and development, created and delivered by experienced PRs and expert trainers.

Aside from this, perks include genuinely flexible working, a great holiday package, plus your birthday off, twice yearly performance-related bonus and annual salary increases.

Interested in applying or finding out more about the role? Send your CV and three reasons you’d be perfect for the role to careers[at]refreshpr.co.uk.