Account Manager - Corporate Communications

FLEHILUK Fleishman Hillard Inc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Global client exposure

Flexible benefits

Job summary

FleishmanHillard in London is seeking an Account Manager to support a couple of global household names. You will drive media coverage across UK and international media, craft media angles, and develop events to strengthen stakeholder relations.

You will manage account activity, guide junior staff, support budgeting, and build trusted client relationships through strategic counsel aligned to client objectives. The role offers hybrid working across our Bankside office.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate affairs communications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong relationships with journalists in the UK media.
• Ability to think strategically and advise clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive media coverage across UK and international media with creative angles.
• Develop events, roundtables, partnerships and briefings for clients.
• Oversee deliverables, provide guidance to junior staff and assist budgeting.
• Build client relationships by understanding priorities and offering strategic counsel.
• Contribute to proposals, pitches and marketing activity; network with prospects.
• Collaborate with FleishmanHillard offices for multi-country campaigns hubbed from London.

Skills

PR experience

Written & verbal comms

Project management

Media relations

Strategic counsel

UK media landscape

Job description

Why FleishmanHillard?

Why FleishmanHillard? We have been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for six years running; and among our firm’s award-winning work we’ve taken home 5 Lions at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in previous years. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY’s National Equality Standard (twice!), all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.

The Team:

Our Corporate Affairs team plays a central role in helping clients build and protect their reputation across a broad range of stakeholder groups. We work at the intersection of media, politics, business and society — advising clients on strategic communications, media engagement, issues and crisis management, regulatory positioning, executive visibility, and thought leadership. Whether it’s shaping a company’s narrative, managing a sensitive reputational challenge, or supporting long-term brand-building, the team delivers insight-led, integrated campaigns that influence opinion and drive real-world impact.

The Role:

We’re looking for an Account Manager to support a couple of global household names.

• Driving media coverage across UK and international media, including crafting creative media angles, developing comment opportunities, and creating content for media.
• Enabling clients to build closer relationships with stakeholders by developing and managing events, roundtables, partnerships and briefings.
• Ensuring the smooth running of accounts by managing team activity, overseeing the delivery of timely, high-quality deliverables, providing feedback and guidance to junior team members, and supporting on budgeting and financial management.
• Building effective client relationships by using your understanding of your clients’ priorities and pain points to offer strategic counsel and anticipate client requests and needs.
• Being actively involved in the team’s new business efforts, including contributing to proposals and pitches, supporting marketing activity and networking with prospects.
• Working with other FleishmanHillard offices, ensuring processes and systems work efficiently and supporting the development of multi-country campaigns hubbed from London.
• Delivering continuous feedback both upwards and downwards to help us be more inclusive, supporting and effective as a team.
• Contributing to the London office, global and regional network initiatives and knowledge sharing.

About You:

• Communications experience in a PR agency, or in-house communications team, with a focus on corporate affairs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear, compelling materials for clients and the media.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience advising clients on reputation, media engagement, and issues management.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape, contacts, and experience building relationships with journalists
• Ability to think strategically and deliver against client objectives.
• Interest in business, current affairs, politics, and the wider stakeholder landscape.

Eligibility

You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work in our Bankside office at least 3 days p/week.

What We Offer You:

• A warm and friendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clients
• A truly global network, the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns, regularly working with colleagues across the globe.
• Global mobility, a programme of short-term or permanent exchange opportunities, particularly in EMEA or the US.
• A strengths-based L&D framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities for career defining work.
• Flexibility.
• We’ve fully embraced hybrid and flexible working.
• We have a great office and human contact remains an important element of our culture
• Work-life balance, we all work hard but having a life outside work matters to all of us, and we support each other to achieve it.
• Culture Club – from office manicures, nutritionists, inhouse massage and acupressure sessions, to Yoga on the roof terrace, quizzes, boot camps, exhibits and summer and Christmas get-togethers.
• Opportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups (global and local), the Shadow Board or DE&I Steering committee.
• A Career Guardian Scheme for underrepresented talent and mentorship opportunities
• Pro-bono comms, volunteer opportunities and personal charity matching
• 30 days of holiday plus a day off on your birthday (or that of your child), plus all days between Christmas and New Year and a buy-back scheme for those who want more.
• 6-12 week sabbaticals!
• BUPA medical cover – including 24/7 virtual GP, funded eye tests, fertility, and menopause support.
• Permanent Health Insurance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Generous Pension contributions, personal finance clinics and Life Assurance
• Discounted gym membership and FHeel Well reimbursement
• Cycle2Work scheme and season ticket loans
• Generous parental leave and emergency childcare provision
• Passion Project Grants – funding for your passions outside of work
• Retail, dinner or spa vouchers for key milestones
• Omnicom employee discounts across a variety of high-street retail, travel and entertainment venue

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