Account Director - PR & Communications[984295]

Copper; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper is seeking an Account Director for PR & Communications in Scotland. The role offers the opportunity to drive client account strategies in a consultancy known for impactful communication in the infrastructure sector. Candidates should demonstrate strong consultancy skills and a passion for strategic delivery.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in the development and infrastructure sector.
• Track record of developing communication strategies.
• Knowledge of legislation related to planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee profitability and productivity of client accounts.
• Develop account strategies for client projects.
• Manage line responsibilities for junior employees.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Consultancy skills

Communication strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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Account Director - PR & Communications[984295], scotland, uk

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Client:

Copper

Location:

scotland, uk, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Copper is an ambitious, expert, friendly and creative communications consultancy, operating across the infrastructure and built environment industries. The business provides a range of expert consultancy and communications services to balance the commercial and development needs of both communities and clients, thereby helping to ensure the delivery of impactful and relevant projects that offer maximum societal and economic benefit.

Key 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
• Overall commercial ownership for portfolio of accounts, including responsibility for short and long term forecast management
• Ability to take a minimum three-month look ahead revenue perspective in relation to your portfolio accounts and make decisions and provide advice in this context
• 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)
• Responsible for effective management of team performance on accounts and projects to ensure productive and profitable service delivery in line with client expectations

Person Specification

• Entrepreneurial consultancy skillset with the ability to think strategically and to balance delivery and attention to detail with innovation and achievement
• A passion for the development and infrastructure sector with an extensive track record of developing and delivering communication, consultation and engagement strategies for infrastructure and major projects
• Knowledge of the legislation, policy and guidance relating to pre-application consultation for NSIPs and for TCPA planning applications
• Experience of developing and leading the delivery of pre-application consultation (statutory and non-statutory) for an NSIP including managing the Statement of Community Consultation process
• Managing consultation feedback and analysis and preparing a statutory Consultation Report for a Development Consent Order application
• Experience of choreographing an examination in public for an NSIP an advantage

Salary and Benefits

• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays,health cash planand discounted gym membership

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