Account director - Lifescapes

Location; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications firm in London is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead major campaigns for iconic brands. This role involves managing teams, driving strategic storytelling, and enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in consumer communication or PR. The firm offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for mentorship and career progression, coupled with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

9 month salary reviews

Pension

Paid volunteering

Hybrid flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ agency-side experience in consumer comms, destination PR or personal finance storytelling.
• Proven success in account leadership and media relations.
• Experience running high-performance teams and contributing to agency growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead major campaigns for iconic brands across the UK and internationally.
• Manage multiple teams and projects with empathy and style.
• Inspire and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Agency-side experience in consumer comms

Account leadership

Media relations

Cross-channel delivery

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship flair

Running high-performance teams

Job description

At Four Agency, we create the stories that shape tomorrow’s brands, passions and experiences. From shopping destinations and personal finance to culture, travel and lifestyle—our Lifescapes practice helps brilliant brands belong in the lives of real people.

You might know our clients, but it’s the strategy, creativity and insight behind the scenes that make us different. We're independent, international, and at the cutting edge of AI-powered communications. With purpose-led values, top-tier training, and a commitment to inclusion, this is a place where people and ideas grow.

What you’ll do

As Account Director, you'll:

• Lead major campaigns for iconic financial, retail and destination brands across the UK and internationally
• Shape strategic storytelling, brand comms, media plans and influencer engagement across earned, owned, shared & paid
• Be the senior day-to-day client lead—trusted advisor, bold thinker, sharp operator
• Manage multiple teams, projects and priorities with empathy, commercial acumen and style
• Inspire, mentor and champion junior team members and rising grads
• Collaborate with our AI prompt engineers, insight analysts, film producers, designers and strategists – all on hand to support your work
• Help win the next great piece of business—proposals, pitches, market insight, ideas

What you bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• 5+ years’ agency-side experience in consumer comms, destination PR or personal finance storytelling
• Proven success in account leadership, media relations, and cross-channel delivery
• Excellent communication skills and client relationship flair
• A head for strategy, a heart for culture, and an eye for detail
• Experience running high-performance teams and contributing to agency growth

What we offer

• Independent, international, award-winning: a strategic seat at the table, not a cog in the machine
• AI-enabled thinking: world-class tools & training to supercharge your ideas
• Real progression: clear leadership pathways, inspiring mentorship and career development
• Purpose in action: paid volunteering, sustainability networks, inclusion groups
• People-first benefits: 9 month salary reviews, pension, volunteering, hybrid flexibility
• Brilliant minds: work with the best in media, design, AI, strategy, and storytelling

Why this role matters

This is your chance to shape how brands engage in a complex, fast-moving world—from global loyalty programmes to Britain’s favourite shopping districts to iconic Middle Eastern destinations.

If you want to be at the centre of ideas, innovation and impact—this one’s for you.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and neurodivergent people, and we’re committed to providing any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We are proud of our diverse community at Four and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world in which we live. We strive to improve our diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from minority and under-represented groups.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

We are a fast paced dynamic team of individuals who is passionate about our work and our clients. If you are looking to further your career or are looking for the next work adventure please do contact us.