Account Director, Corporate Communications - Global Agency

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Director to join their award-winning Corporate Affairs team. This role offers the chance to lead high-profile client accounts, shape narratives, and navigate reputational challenges. You'll enjoy a collaborative environment where mentorship is valued and creativity thrives. With opportunities for growth and global mobility, this position is perfect for a proactive communicator eager to make a significant impact in corporate communications. Join a friendly team that values work-life balance and innovative approaches to communication.

Benefits

Rooftop yoga

In-house massages

Gym membership

Comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Generous holidays

Birthday leave

Sabbatical options

Flexible hybrid working

Global mobility options

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate communications, preferably within an agency setting.
• Strong knowledge of the UK media and political landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts daily, providing strategic counsel and building trusted relationships.
• Develop and implement corporate communication strategies across various channels.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Media Engagement

Crisis Management

Reputation Management

Strategic Counsel

Mentoring

Commercial Awareness

Innovation in Communications

Education

Degree in Communications or related field

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

FleishmanHillard London is a multi-award-winning agency known for combining deep sector expertise with bold, creative thinking. Our Corporate Affairs team includes strategists, media specialists, ex-journalists, and former in-house leads – all working together to build trust and influence across stakeholder groups.

We’re seeking a strategic, media-savvy Account Director to join our award-winning Corporate Affairs team. You’ll partner with senior management to lead work for high-profile clients across various sectors — shaping narratives, navigating reputational challenges, and delivering impactful campaigns. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take on broader leadership responsibilities, balancing hands-on delivery with strategic oversight, mentorship, and business development.

The role

As an Account Director, you will:

• Lead client accounts daily, providing strategic counsel and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
• Develop and implement corporate communication strategies across media, digital, internal, and stakeholder channels
• Lead media engagement initiatives and secure high-quality coverage through strong journalist relationships
• Manage reputational issues, including crisis response, regulatory positioning, and change communications
• Mentor junior team members, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Drive organic growth and contribute to new business efforts, from ideation and pitches to proposals

About you

You are a natural communicator with a proactive approach, creative ideas, and a solid understanding of reputation management. You also bring:

• Experience in corporate communications, preferably within an agency setting
• Proven ability to deliver integrated communication programs from strategy to execution
• Strong knowledge of the UK media and political landscape
• Experience in issues and crisis management
• Confidence advising senior stakeholders and handling sensitive challenges
• Commercial awareness and a knack for identifying growth opportunities
• A team-oriented mindset, passionate about mentoring and excellence
• An interest in innovation, especially how AI influences communications

A few things you’ll love:

• A friendly, inclusive team with a global reach
• Opportunities to work on multi-market campaigns within the Omnicom network
• A clear path for growth, development, and leadership
• Global mobility and secondment options
• Flexible hybrid working and a culture that values work-life balance
• Perks like rooftop yoga, in-house massages, and more
• Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits, including BUPA, parental leave, gym membership, and support for fertility & menopause
• Generous holidays, birthday leave, Christmas closure, and sabbatical options

We look forward to receiving your application. Let’s create something brilliant together.

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