Account Manager

Viva PR; Borough of Rossendale; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Account Manager. This role involves managing client relationships, delivering impactful campaigns, and writing compelling content. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years in PR or communications, be confident communicators, and able to work with B2B clients. Hybrid working is offered, along with a competitive salary and a pathway for career growth. Join an agency that values purpose and employee involvement.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Competitive wellbeing package

Employee ownership benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in PR, communications, or content marketing.
• Strong writer skilled in crafting compelling copy.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day contact for clients.
• Support planning and delivery of multi-channel campaigns.
• Write content from press releases to digital copy.
• Deliver quality work on time and on budget.
• Contribute to new business activity.

Skills

Confident communicator

Proactive self-starter

Strong writing skills

Experience with B2B clients

Results-focused

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Job description

Account Manager

Location: Rawtenstall, Lancashire (hybrid)

Salary: £32-38k depending on experience

Type : Full-time, permanent

Looking for a PR role where you can do your best work without the big-city commute?

Viva– an award‑winning, employee‑owned PR agency – is seeking an Account Manager. The role is ideal for an experienced Account Executive who is eager for a step up. We want a proactive problem‑solver, quick thinker, and skilled communicator capable of developing accounts with confidence, creativity, and measurable impact.

You’ll be a natural storyteller and strong copywriter, with experience in either the public sector (education, healthcare, or local government) or manufacturing / defence.

You’ll thrive on delivering high-quality campaigns that hit KPIs, strengthen reputations and achieve real‑world results.

What you’ll do

• Act as the day-to-day contact for your clients, providing trusted and proactive support.
• Support the planning and delivery of multi-channel campaigns.
• Write standout content - from press releases and features to thought leadership and digital copy.
• Support the team by delivering great work, on time and on budget.
• Spot opportunities, solve challenges and keep things moving (often before you’re asked!)
• Contribute to new business activity, supporting the development of proposals and pitches.
• Play an active role in agency development, bringing ideas and energy to the table.

About you

• A confident communicator with 2+ years’ experience in PR, communications or content marketing – ideally within an agency.
• A proactive self-starter who thrives on variety, pace and responsibility.
• A strong writer who can craft compelling, results-focused copy.
• Experienced in working with B2B clients and delivering work to KPIs and deadlines.
• Collaborative, commercially aware and calm under pressure.
• Curious, creative and motivated by making a difference through purposeful work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Viva?

• Employee-owned : you’ll have a real stake and a voice in how we grow.
• Purpose-led : we work with clients who make a positive impact, and deliver impact for them.
• Recognised : We’re the CIPR UK Small Agency of the Year 2025, we’re the only Lancashire agency in the Prolific North Top 50 Agencies and hold the Good Business Charter accreditation.
• Balanced : hybrid flexible working (current 2 days a week in the office), 25 days’ holiday, and a competitive wellbeing package.
• Grounded : based in beautiful Rossendale, with the freedom to do big-city work -minus the city grind.

Ready to make an impact?

Send your CV and a short cover note telling us why you’d be a great fit [e-mail]

Closing date: 5th January 2026.