Account Director

SEC Newgate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in the UK seeks an experienced Account Director to join their award-winning team. The role involves developing communications strategies for real estate companies, media engagement, and client relationship management. Ideal candidates should have a strong track record in managing multiple accounts, strategic thinking abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working (60% in the office)

Flexible working hours

30 days annual leave plus additional days off

Mental health support and therapy sessions

Private medical insurance

Training and mentorship programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing communications programmes across multiple accounts.
• Experience in client engagement and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Comfortable leading teams and managing both up and down.
• Strong presentation skills and an appetite for new business.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for strategic accounts and client relationships.
• Develop and deliver industry-leading communications programmes.
• Support the agency’s growth by pursuing new business leads.
• Encourage professional development of junior colleagues.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Strong writing

Time management

Media engagement

Job description

The opportunity:

We are looking for an Account Director with experience working in the property sector to join our award-winning team.

Ideal for an ambitious Senior Account Manager looking to take the next step in their career, who thrives on driving activity forwards across multiple accounts and who enjoys being recognised as clients’ key point of support. This role will see you help companies achieve their goals by developing and leading on the delivery of their communications strategies.

The role involves a mix of corporate communications for real estate companies and working with developers to promote residential or mixed‑use projects to audiences globally.

You will engage with the media, building relationships with trade publications, national newspapers, online and broadcast media, lead social and digital campaigns, secure beneficial profile for business leaders, develop bespoke events and support clients at global conferences and summits. You will work across an array of clients from start‑ups and challenger brands to global firms.

The role will include strategy development, senior media engagement, working with junior colleagues on activations and delivering high‑quality content for a range of audiences, leading client engagement, and being involved in new business pitches and proposals.

You will be expected to:

• Take day to day responsibility for strategic accounts and client relationships
• Develop and deliver industry‑leading communications programmes
• Support the agency’s growth in the property sector by actively identifying and pursuing new business leads and supporting the company’s marketing
• Support the development of junior colleagues, encouraging their professional development

Ideal for you if you:

• Have a good track record of developing and delivering programmes across multiple accounts – with a keen focus on proactivity
• Are comfortable leading teams and managing both up and down
• Demonstrate confidence in building and managing relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Have a proven ability to think strategically, to manage projects and workstreams and to deliver client‑ready documents and activations
• Have experience of actively nurturing and developing members of a team
• Are a strong writer, have good presentation skills and an appetite for new business
• Know the property sector and have good relationships with trade, national, international and residential‑focused media
• Have exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced organisation, with a close‑knit team

More reasons to apply:

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and their experience at SEC Newgate is so important to us. Our ambition is to create a working environment where everyone can thrive. We meet the ambition and drive of our people with the opportunities and support to build a successful career.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have built and have recently been listed in The Sunday Times best places to work for the third year running.

And if that’s not enough, here is a taster of what else is included:

• Hybrid working (60% in the office).
• Flexible working hours, with core hours from 10am -4pm.
• 30 days annual leave with the option to buy some, plus an additional day off for your birthday and an additional charity day off.
• Access to Oliva, our mental health support platform and up to ten therapy or coaching session each year.
• Private medical insurance and employee assistance programme from day one.
• The ability to work remotely for up to four weeks in one year.
• Training and internal mentorship programme.

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button. Applications close 21st November 2025 but we may appoint before then.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.