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Account Director

RAME Recruitment

London

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for an experienced Account Director or Senior Account Director to join a leading communications consultancy in the built environment sector. This role involves leading strategic B2B PR initiatives, managing high-value client accounts, and contributing to business development efforts. Candidates should possess strong client service skills, an understanding of the industry, and a passion for shaping impactful communications. Hybrid working and a supportive culture enhance this enticing position.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous benefits package

Meaningful career progression

Qualifications

5–7+ years’ experience in public relations and communications, ideally within a PR agency.
Deep sector experience across built environment (e.g. commercial, residential).
Proven ability to manage and deliver successful PR campaigns.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic B2B PR and corporate communications programmes.
Provide high-level counsel to senior stakeholders.
Develop creative strategies aligning with client objectives.

Skills

Client Service Skills

Strategic Communication

Business Development

Team Leadership

Media Relations

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| Executive Head Hunter | Director | All things PR |

Account Director / Senior Account Director

Location: London (Hybrid)

Sector: Built Environment / Corporate Communications

Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and commercially minded Account Director or Senior Account Director to join a growing communications consultancy specialising in the built environment.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering strategic communications campaigns, leading high-value client accounts, supporting business growth, and helping shape the future direction and culture of the agency.

This is a senior-level position suited to a driven individual with sector-specific knowledge, excellent client service skills, and a strong understanding of how to craft impactful, outcome-focused communications.

Role Overview

You will:

Lead strategic B2B PR and corporate communications programmes across a portfolio of clients in the built environment.
Provide high-level counsel to senior stakeholders and act as the key point of contact for clients.
Develop creative, commercially aligned strategies that go beyond routine media relations and deliver meaningful business outcomes.
Play a central role in new business development – from identifying opportunities to crafting proposals and delivering pitches.
Inspire and lead a high-performing team, supporting their development and mentoring emerging talent.
Contribute to operational planning, cultural initiatives, and the ongoing evolution of the agency.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Delivery

Develop and implement effective PR strategies aligned with client objectives.
Maintain a strong grasp on industry developments, ensuring proactive campaign execution and messaging.
Ensure performance is regularly monitored, evaluated, and refined to meet and exceed KPIs.
Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with senior client stakeholders.
Oversee the delivery of high-quality client service and manage internal teams to ensure consistency and effectiveness across accounts.
Serve as the lead point of contact and trusted advisor for all strategic communications matters.
Support and nurture talent within the team, identifying training needs and mentoring future leaders.
Promote a collaborative and ambitious team culture.
Lead by example with a positive, proactive, and outcomes-oriented mindset.

Business Development

Play a key role in generating new business and supporting company growth.
Contribute to pitch documents, proposals, and sector positioning.
Leverage industry knowledge and networks to bring new opportunities to the table.

Candidate Profile

5–7+ years’ experience in public relations and communications, ideally within a PR agency.
Deep sector experience across the built environment – e.g. commercial property, residential, regeneration, ESG, infrastructure, or renewables.
Proven ability to manage and deliver successful PR campaigns.
Strong commercial awareness and experience in new business development.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Established media relationships and an understanding of the UK media landscape.
Experience managing and mentoring teams, and a passion for developing people.
A strong grasp of current affairs and an interest in using communications to shape opinion and drive impact.

Why Apply?

Lead work that has real influence across the built environment.
Join a forward-thinking agency with ambition, momentum, and a supportive culture.
Take on a role with real impact – contributing to client success and agency growth.
Benefit from hybrid working, generous benefits, and meaningful career progression.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Public Relations
Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services

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