London-based Beauty PR Director | Earned-First & Strategy

Ogilvy UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and PSHL

Flexible Working Model (core hours 10–

Wellbeing and Health benefits

Season Ticket Loan

Life Assurance

Job summary

Ogilvy UK in London is seeking an Account Director for a 12-Month FTC to lead consumer PR and Influence campaigns. You will mentor a team, manage client relationships, and drive innovative, earned-first strategies across beauty and FMCG brands.

You will collaborate with internal teams, guide crisis management, and ensure campaigns deliver measurable results within budget and timelines. This role offers a dynamic, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in consumer PR and influence with a proven track record.
• Interest and desire across beauty and FMCG projects.
• Ability to guide clients on brand best practices using media knowledge.
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior and creating earned-first campaigns.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management, with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Data-driven mindset and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends and crisis management experience.
• Champion inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in all work.

Responsibilities

• Inspire & Lead: mentor a team to develop and execute breakthrough, earned-first PR campaigns.
• Client Partnership: build trusted relationships with clients, guiding them across media and social communications.
• Creative Strategy: collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling narratives and assets.
• Data-Driven Optimization: monitor campaign performance, leveraging data and analytics to optimize results and demonstrate ROI.
• Innovation & Trends: stay ahead of industry trends, identifying new opportunities to enhance campaign effectiveness.
• Budget Management: manage client budgets effectively, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and within budget.
• New Business: support new business efforts, participating in pitches and developing compelling proposals.
• Crisis Management: develop and implement crisis management plans to protect client reputation.
• Inclusivity: champion inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in all aspects of work.

Skills

Consumer PR

Leadership

Crisis management

Data analytics

Project management

Beauty & FMCG

Media strategy

Job description

Ogilvy UK in London is seeking an Account Director for a 12-Month FTC to lead consumer PR and Influence campaigns. You will mentor a team, manage client relationships, and drive innovative, earned-first strategies across beauty and FMCG brands.

You will collaborate with internal teams, guide crisis management, and ensure campaigns deliver measurable results within budget and timelines. This role offers a dynamic, inclusive work environment.