Account Director: PR and Communications (Bristol)[970474]

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Director for PR and Communications in South West England. This dynamic role involves managing client accounts, developing strategic communication plans, and leading a team to ensure exceptional service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a strategic mindset, capable of navigating complex political landscapes. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization. Join a forward-thinking team that values integrity and career development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Fitness Fund

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Flexible Benefits Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and delivering communication strategies.
• Strong people management skills to nurture career development.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability and productivity of client accounts.
• Develop and execute account strategy for projects.
• Lead new business pitches and marketing activities.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Media Relations

Public Affairs

People Management

Interpersonal Skills

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Account Director: PR and Communications (Bristol)[970474], South West England

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Client:

Copper

Location:

South West England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the profitability and productivity of a portfolio of client accounts/projects within your specific practice area
• Responsible for development and execution of account strategy in relation to your client/project portfolio
• Provide trusted strategic advice that protects and enhances client reputations including on brand message development, language and tone of voice
• Line management responsibility for junior employees, which includes day to day workload planning, allocation and monitoring, ownership of the PDR process relating to direct reports, management of any performance issues (with support from HR where required)
• Takes a leading and active role in delivery of new business pitches and tenders
• Responsible for the proactive development and delivery of marketing activity in line with the practice business plan

Person Specification

• Entrepreneurial consultancy skillset with the ability to think strategically and to balance delivery and attention to detail with innovation and achievement
• Experience in creation and delivery of communications and engagement strategies including media relations and public affairs
• Highly articulate (oral and written) with the interpersonal skills necessary to win business, build relationships and become a trusted advisor throughout project strategy and delivery
• Politically astute with a working knowledge of the UK’s political structures (national, devolved, regional and local) and their political drivers
• A strong people manager who can manage performance, programmes, workloads and budgets to meet challenging client expectations whilst nurturing career development and wellbeing
• Acts with integrity at all times, leading by example, acting openly, honestly and ethically

Salary and Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Life assurance
• Fitness fund
• Enhanced employer pension contributions after year one
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer