PR Account Director

Better placed recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced Account Director to spearhead corporate and B2B communications strategies. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll collaborate with senior stakeholders and mentor a talented team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in PR, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in strategic campaigns. Join a supportive team that values growth, creativity, and high performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses

Hybrid working model

£1,000 annual development budget

Flexible holiday policy

Company laptop and iPhone

Workplace pension

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a PR agency with corporate/B2B focus.
• Proven track record in delivering strategic communications campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while being detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead client strategy and execution across B2B and corporate accounts.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Identify opportunities for account growth.

Skills

PR agency experience

Corporate/B2B focus

Strategic communications

Writing and editing skills

Team management

Client relationship building

Job description

An ambitious, independent PR agency based in Leeds is looking for a talented and driven Account Director with strong corporate and B2B communications experience to join its growing team.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape and deliver high-impact communications strategies across a diverse portfolio of clients, working closely with senior stakeholders and mentoring a talented team of PR professionals.

With a proven ability to generate real commercial advantage for clients, the agency operates across corporate, consumer, trade and technical PR, alongside content, social and search.

The Role

As Account Director, you'll lead by example – delivering exceptional work while managing and mentoring a team that includes a Senior Account Manager and two Account Managers. You’ll work directly with the Head of Agency, providing strategic direction and ensuring consistent, high-quality output across all client accounts.

This role primarily focuses on corporate and B2B PR, with occasional involvement in B2C activity.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in a PR agency, with a strong corporate/B2B focus

• A proven track record in delivering strategic and tactical communications campaigns

• Exceptional writing, editing and media relations skills

• A solid understanding of integrated communications, including digital, social and SEO

• Demonstrated team management and leadership experience

• Strong commercial awareness and account management skills

• Confidence in building senior client relationships and offering trusted counsel

• The ability to manage multiple deadlines while staying detail-focused and results-driven

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead client strategy and execution across high-profile B2B and corporate accounts

• Deliver projects and campaigns on time and within budget

• Build lasting client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth

• Mentor, support and develop junior team members

• Actively participate in agency marketing, thought leadership and new business activity

• Contribute to the agency’s own brand visibility through content and networking

• Keep up with news, trends and opportunities to ensure work remains current and impactful

Clients You’ll Work With

The agency works with a wide range of respected brands across sectors including property, retail, professional services, financial services, manufacturing and tech.

Why Join This Agency?

This is an opportunity to join a values-led business with a strong culture of collaboration, development and performance. The team is ambitious yet supportive, and the environment encourages growth, creativity and curiosity.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses

• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)

• £1,000 annual personal training and development budget

• Flexible holiday policy, including office closure over Christmas

• Company laptop and iPhone provided

• Workplace pension

• Regular team socials, lunches and recognition rewards

• A genuinely supportive, high-performance environment where your voice matters