Account Director - Women's Sport

JLB; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Brighton is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Women’s Sport division. You will drive impactful campaigns and business growth while managing key partnerships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in PR and communications, a strong digital understanding, and a passion for women’s sport—previous experience in women’s sport is not essential. This role offers a dynamic and creative environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in Consumer PR, Communications, or Sports Industry.
• At least 3 years in a senior role generating new business.
• Strong understanding of digital and social channels.
• Proven campaign analytics management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Women’s Sport division and drive commercial goals.
• Design and execute high-impact campaigns.
• Create media moments for national attention.
• Collaborate on digital and social content.
• Identify business growth opportunities and lead pitches.
• Manage key partners and maintain quality.

Skills

Consumer PR

Communications

Brand management

Sports Industry

Digital communication

Budget management

Leadership

Job description

🚀 Lead the Future of Women’s Sport

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a flagship Women’s Sport division at a leading creative and communications agency... a team dedicated to driving meaningful progress and cultural impact in women’s sport.

You’ll be at the forefront of the movement, shaping and delivering strategies that spark change, build partnerships, and deliver headline‑making campaigns with measurable impact.

Our client is looking for someone who thrives on meeting new people, building relationships, and turning conversations into collaborations - whether that’s with brand partners, rights holders or media. You’ll help grow both the business and the visibility of women’s sport on every stage.

Their work is bold, creative and consumer‑driven – harnessing the momentum behind women’s sport to drive participation, visibility and social change, from grassroots pitches to the global stage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Women’s Sport division, setting the strategic vision and delivering against commercial goals while ensuring creative excellence across campaigns.
• Work closely with major clients to design and execute high‑impact campaigns that inspire action and deliver measurable results.
• Create standout media moments that capture national and global attention – from powerful storytelling to newsworthy activations.
• Collaborate with creative and content teams to craft engaging digital and social content that drives conversation and amplifies stories.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and leading confident, creative pitches.
• Manage key partners and suppliers, ensuring quality and consistency across all deliverables.
• Lead and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and accountability.

About You

• 6 years Consumer PR / Communications / Brand / Sports Industry experience with at least 3 of those in a senior role successfully generating new business and growing existing client relationships
• Experience of producing and distributing high impact content which drives event ticket sales and fan engagement
• An established network of key contacts across the industry
• Experience in digital communication, including a strong understanding of a range of social and digital channels
• Proven experience of managing campaign analytics and reporting campaign successes to senior stakeholders with recommendations for continuous improvement
• Excellent Project and Budget Management Skills
• Excellent understanding of the role of sponsorship within the integrated marketing planning process
• Understanding of strategic communications planning, measurement and evaluation
• Strong experience leading a high performing team
• Background working in or with major brands is beneficial
• A passion for women’s sport is vital but previous direct experience in women’s sport not essential

If this sounds of interest to you, please apply now!