Corporate Communications Senior Account Manager / Account Director, London

Hanson Search; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications consultancy in London seeks to hire a strategic communications professional to develop impactful sustainability campaigns for FMCG clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in corporate communications and media relations, coupled with excellent writing skills. The role offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in corporate communications, ideally within an agency.
• Track record working with FMCG clients.
• Excellent writing skills to translate complex issues.
• Proven expertise in media relations.
• Confident in client management with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver corporate communications and sustainability campaigns.
• Shape narratives to communicate sustainability commitments.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and strategies.
• Conduct proactive media engagement and secure coverage.
• Support clients in crisis communications.

Skills

Corporate communications experience

Sustainability communication programmes

Excellent writing skills

Media relations expertise

Client management

Crisis management

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic corporate communications and sustainability campaigns for leading FMCG clients.
• Shape compelling narratives that clearly communicate clients’ commitments on sustainability, social impact, and broader corporate responsibility.
• Lead day-to-day client management, including direct interaction with senior stakeholders, providing trusted counsel and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Plan and execute proactive media engagement strategies, securing top-tier coverage and building strong relationships with key journalists across international corporate and sustainability media.
• Support clients with issues and crisis communications, including message development, rapid media response and executive spokesperson preparation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver innovative, creative campaigns that cut through complex information and resonate with multiple audiences.
• Contribute to measurement and reporting, transforming data and outcomes into actionable insights for clients.
• Act as a mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in corporate communications, ideally within an agency environment, with a track record working with FMCG clients.
• Demonstrated experience delivering sustainability and social impact communications programmes.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate complex issues into compelling stories and clear messaging.
• Proven media relations expertise, with established journalist contacts and a record of securing impactful coverage.
• Confident client manager and advisor, comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in issues and crisis management is highly desirable.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for creative, purpose-driven work.

Why Join?

• Work with some of the world’s most recognisable FMCG brands and purpose-led organisations.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values creativity, curiosity and delivering real impact.
• Shape work that influences sustainability conversations and drives genuine change.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a commitment to professional development.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

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