Account manager - Placemaking & Cultural Communications

Location; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and PR agency in London seeks an Account Manager to lead campaigns and drive creative solutions. You will work with clients and mentors to create impactful storytelling across various platforms. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of agency experience and a passion for culture and heritage. This role includes access to AI tools and offers a variety of benefits including generous holiday and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of agency experience.
• Strategic, proactive, and curious mindset.
• Confident in liaising with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead campaigns from briefing to delivery.
• Drive creative solutions for cultural brands.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver storytelling.

Skills

Passion for culture and heritage

Experience in consumer communications

Traditional & digital media relations

Strong creative skills

Tools

AI tools

Job description

At Four Agency, we’re not just a marketing and PR agency—we’re the future of cultural storytelling. Whether it’s promoting landmark destinations like Kings Cross Quarter, celebrating literary excellence like the Baillie Gifford Prize, or championing global creativity (hello, International Prize for Arabic Fiction!), our mission is to place purpose at the heart of what we do. We’re an independent, international team pushing boundaries—powered by AI, brimming with creativity, and rooted in inclusivity, sustainability and sociability.

What you’ll do

As our new account manager, you'll:

• Lead campaigns from briefing to delivery—across media relations, social, events, partnerships & comms innovation
• Drive creative solutions that build cultural brands and destination experiences
• Collaborate with clients and Four Agency specialists to deliver big-impact storytelling
• Use the latest AI tools to boost insight, strategy, creative copy and campaign performance
• Mentor junior team members and support graduate development within a high-performing environment
• Represent Four at industry events, networking, awards, conferences… all part of the role!

What you bring

You'll thrive here if you’re:

• Passionate about culture, creative placemaking, cities and heritage
• Experienced in consumer comms (min 3 years agency-side)
• Strategic, proactive and curious—ready to learn fast and try bold new ideas
• Skilled with traditional & digital media relations, influencers, content partnerships
• Confident liaising across levels—from junior execs to CEOs
• A natural team-player with strong creative skills & attention to detail

What We Offer

• A homegrown, international agency offering real career development & decision-making power
• AI-enabled: access to leading AI tools + training to elevate your strategic advantage
• Best in class benefits: nine month salary reviews a minimum, generous holiday, cycle-to-work, pension and more
• Diversity in action: inclusive environment, resourcing from global cultures, purpose-led staff groups
• Graduate pipeline to support you: ongoing mentoring and training opportunities - help shape new talent
• Volunteering & purpose impact: paid volunteer days for causes that matter

Why This Role Matters

Shape cultural campaigns that connect people, places and purpose. Work alongside global storytellers to champion heritage, creativity and public space. We're not just talking about 'impact': we deliver it. We are the #DifferenceMakers.

Ready to tell the story of tomorrow?

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and neurodivergent people, and we’re committed to providing any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Apply by sending your CV, a creative cover letter, and a portfolio link to:

We are proud of our diverse community at Four and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world in which we live. We strive to improve our diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from minority and under-represented groups.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

We are a fast paced dynamic team of individuals who is passionate about our work and our clients. If you are looking to further your career or are looking for the next work adventure please do contact us.