PR Account Director

Prmoment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agency for nonprofits is seeking a PR Account Director to manage client relationships and oversee integrated campaigns. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of agency experience, a strong command of written English, and the ability to handle complex topics. Responsibilities include leading account teams, ensuring high service quality, and contributing to new business growth. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a range of benefits designed to support professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

24 days holiday

Discretionary bonuses

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Mental health services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of previous agency experience.
• Experience leading global integrated campaigns.
• Ability to handle various complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior contact for clients ensuring high-quality service.
• Lead and manage a portfolio of accounts with strategic leadership.
• Develop account teams including executives and managers.
• Oversee PR campaigns ensuring innovation and alignment.

Skills

Excellent standard of written English

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

High attention to detail

Experience with integrated communications

Job description

Job Title

PR Account Director

Salary and Location

50,000 - £59,000 • 89up • London. Basic Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm). If you are interested in this opportunity please send a CV and cover letter to REJ @ [e-mail] - applications sent without a cover letter will not be considered.

About 89up

89up is the global agency for not for profits and good causes. Our mission is clear : to help our incredible clients tackle the world’s greatest challenges, with a focus on climate action, social justice, economic fairness and helping to deliver the UN sustainable development goals. We work with organisations across the UK, Europe, US, and beyond. Across the agency we deliver public relations, creative campaigns, website development, advocacy, insights, and mobilisation. Our insight-led approach builds award-winning campaigns that drive meaningful change.

Role Overview

The PR Account Director we are looking for will ideally have at least 5 years of previous agency experience and have a thirst for knowledge, being able to stretch across various, often complex subject matters. From climate justice, ethical finance, and nature and biodiversity campaigns to health awareness and education, human rights and democracy, social justice and tech for good campaigns. From UK-focused PR campaigns to global, multi-stakeholder integrated campaigns, working with our global partners, spokespeople and case studies. You should be able to adeptly handle 3-5 clients at any one time, building client trust based on first-class results. Plus, help support new business wins. You should have experience leading global integrated campaigns, and taking complex, technical topics and translating them for a consumer audience. Ideally (but not essential), you will have an interest in UK politics and global affairs, with experience in political and policy PR. You’ll be passionate about storytelling and able to shape and land stories in compelling ways - from thought leadership and opinion editorials to podcasts. You’ll have a healthy black book of contacts consisting of international, national and specialist / trade media. As a senior member of the business, you’ll be adept at nurturing talent and knowledge sharing and inspiring teams you work with.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior contact for clients and their teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality service and outcomes.
• Lead and manage a portfolio of accounts, providing strategic and creative leadership.
• Develop account teams, including Account Executives, Senior Account Executives and Account Managers.
• Ability to work on integrated accounts across teams.
• Win new business from existing and new clients and represent the agency at stakeholder events.
• Oversee PR campaigns from brief to delivery, ensuring innovation, creativity and strategic alignment.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and ensure KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Manage account resources, manage PR teams, and, where needed, coordinate integrated teams, and coordinate with global agencies.
• Maintain and grow a strong network of media contacts, demonstrating mastery of media relations.
• Analyse PR outcomes, interpret data and present findings to boards, clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication across all contexts.
• Mentor, train and support the professional development of team members, identifying training needs and managing performance reviews.
• Grow existing client accounts while supporting new business development and agency growth.
• Network, pitch and champion the agency’s values and brand to nurture contacts and pipelines.
• Ensure the highest level of client experience, often as the most senior contact for key accounts.

Qualifications

• Excellent standard of written English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with the wider team during pitches and presentations.
• Cool and calm when working under pressure, and able to anticipate and solve problems.
• Ability to produce work to a high standard quickly and professionally with excellent attention to detail, and high levels of initiative.
• Line management and mentoring experience.
• Integrated communications and campaigning experience (e.g. digital, web, public affairs, research and insights).
• Experience working on a global account, and / or with non-UK-based clients, would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of LMIC media markets and institutions is desirable.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with 3 office days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday as core days. You may need to come into the office on Mondays and Fridays for important meetings).
• 24 days holiday (a max of 4 days are taken for closure over Christmas, plus you receive an additional day off on your birthday).
• A competitive base salary with performance-linked discretionary bonuses twice yearly.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay.
• Pension company contributions.
• Gold-plated sickness benefits and life insurance.
• Private GP, private counselling, eyecare vouchers, wellbeing service.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Clear career progression pathways and opportunities to develop in a fast-growth agency.
• Formal mentoring and training schemes to support your success.
• A dynamic work environment where your contributions are heard and counted, not lost in the noise and tangle of a large corporate business.