Account Director

TN Recruits; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TN Recruits is seeking a Senior Account Director / Account Director for a leading PR and communications agency in the Tunbridge Wells area. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, managing key client relationships and driving high-profile campaigns.

The position offers hybrid working, flexibility around full-time, part-time, or school-hours, and a salary of £50,000–£60,000 FTE. You will mentor teams, shape accounts and contribute to business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong PR agency experience at Account Director level or similar.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Proven strategic PR and media relations expertise.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop accounts.
• Experience leading, mentoring and motivating teams.
• A proactive, creative and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of client accounts.
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Creating and delivering effective PR and communications strategies.
• Driving client retention, account growth and new business opportunities.
• Overseeing budgets, profitability and account performance.
• Providing strategic media relations advice and securing high-quality coverage.
• Mentoring and supporting account teams.
• Contributing to the agency's continued success.

Skills

PR agency experience

Client management

Strategic PR

Commercial awareness

Leadership & mentoring

Proactive & hands-on

Job description

• Senior PR/Account Director
• Hybrid
• Full-time, part-time or school hours considered!

Account Director / Senior Account Director - PR & Communications Tunbridge Wells £50,000-£60,000 FTE Hybrid

Full-time, part-time or school hours considered! Looking for a senior PR role that offers both career progression and flexibility? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Director or Senior Account Director to join an established communications agency. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented PR professional who loves building client relationships, delivering outstanding campaigns and leading successful teams - but also values flexibility and work-life balance.

About the role This varied, senior-level position offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact. Responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of client accounts.
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Creating and delivering effective PR and communications strategies.
• Driving client retention, account growth and new business opportunities.
• Overseeing budgets, profitability and account performance.
• Providing strategic media relations advice and securing high-quality coverage.
• Mentoring and supporting account teams.
• Contributing to the agency's continued success.

What we are looking for The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong PR agency experience at Account Director level or similar.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Proven strategic PR and media relations expertise.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop accounts.
• Experience leading, mentoring and motivating teams.
• A proactive, creative and hands-on approach.

Most importantly, they will be someone who enjoys delivering results, building relationships and making a difference.

What's in it for you

• £50,000-£60,000 salary (full-time equivalent).
• Full-time, part-time or school-hours working considered.
• Hybrid working.
• A senior, influential role with genuine responsibility.
• Varied and interesting client accounts.
• Opportunity for professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

About the company An established communications agency offering a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where expertise, initiative and excellent client service are valued.

Interested? Whether looking for a full-time senior position or a more flexible opportunity that fits around family commitments, this role could offer the perfect next step.