Communications Account Manager

Hirecracker; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Varied portfolio of clients

Supportive environment

Job summary

Hirecracker is seeking a Communications Account Manager to join their London team. In this role, you'll manage client relationships, develop communications strategies, and work on diverse projects across property and planning.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in PR or communications and strong project management skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and the chance to work on high-profile projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience within PR, communications, public affairs or a related field.
• Previous client or account management experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of client accounts and projects.
• Developing and delivering communications campaigns.
• Producing press releases, statements, briefings and other content.
• Supporting media relations and PR activity.
• Delivering stakeholder engagement and public consultation.

Skills

Communications

PR

Public Affairs

Account Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Job description

COMMUNICATIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER

• Salary up to £48,000
• London - hybrid working
• Join a specialist communications consultancy working across property, planning and the built environment
• Ideal for someone from PR, communications, public affairs or stakeholder engagement

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We're recruiting for a specialist communications consultancy working with clients across property, planning, development and the wider built environment.

Due to continued growth, they're looking for a Communications Account Manager to join their London team. You'll work across a varied portfolio of clients, combining account management with strategic communications and campaign delivery.

Previous built environment experience would be beneficial but isn't essential, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience within a specialist consultancy.

THE BENEFITS

• Salary up to £48,000
• Hybrid working in London
• Varied portfolio of clients and projects
• Exposure across PR, public affairs and stakeholder engagement
• Opportunity to work on high-profile property and development projects
• Supportive, collaborative consultancy environment

THE COMMUNICATIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER ROLE

You'll take ownership of day-to-day client relationships and help deliver communications strategies across a range of projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of client accounts and projects
• Developing and delivering communications campaigns
• Producing press releases, statements, briefings and other content
• Supporting media relations and PR activity
• Delivering stakeholder engagement and public consultation
• Managing multiple deadlines and project deliverables
• Building relationships with journalists, stakeholders and project teams
• Supporting new business and wider consultancy activity

COMMUNICATIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER - ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 2-5 years' experience within PR, communications, public affairs or a related field
• Previous client or account management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Confidence working directly with clients and external stakeholders
• Experience within property, planning or the built environment would be advantageous but isn't essential

KEY SKILLS

Communications, PR, Public Relations, Account Management, Client Management, Public Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Engagement, Public Consultation, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Planning Communications, Property, Built Environment, Campaign Management, Project Management