PR Account Director - Consumer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Shoreditch is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead innovative campaigns and manage client portfolios. This role is suited for candidates with 5-6 years of PR experience, strong client relationship skills, and a creative mindset. Enjoy a hybrid work environment that values cultural relevance and impactful work.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Quarterly rewards

Wellbeing subscriptions

Cultural activities

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in PR.
• Proven track record in consumer PR.
• Culturally aware and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver PR campaigns to generate media coverage.
• Manage budgets and timelines across various sectors.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold agency values.

Skills

Client relationship management

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Commercial mindset

Creative problem solving

Job description

Here Be Dragons - Account Director (PR)

This role is suited for an experienced PR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment. If you enjoy leading innovative campaigns that generate conversation and media buzz, this could be the opportunity for you.

About the company

Here Be Dragons is an independent PR agency based in Shoreditch, specializing in earned-first ideas and campaigns for notable clients across FMCG, drinks, entertainment, and hospitality sectors. They prioritize impactful, headline-making work without the overhead of larger networks.

Their team of 15 values creativity, agility, and cultural relevance. They are seeking a culturally plugged-in Account Director to join and help shape their future projects.

Work environment and perks:

• Hybrid working: 3 days in Shoreditch office, 2 days remote
• 27 days holiday, Christmas closure, Bank Holidays
• Perks: quarterly rewards, wellbeing subscriptions, cultural activities, bonus scheme

Role overview:

This position is for an experienced AD looking to take on more responsibility, lead client portfolios, mentor juniors, and represent the agency confidently. You will:

• Lead and deliver PR campaigns that generate media coverage and cultural chatter
• Manage projects across various sectors
• Oversee budgets and timelines
• Grow accounts through proactive ideas and commercial acumen
• Mentor team members and embody agency values

Candidate profile:

You are a PR Account Director with 5–6 years’ experience, skilled in client relationships, media relations, and strategic thinking. You are curious, creative, calm under pressure, and culturally aware, with a proven track record in consumer PR.

Key attributes include:

• Strong client trust-building skills
• Ability to generate media buzz
• Commercial mindset and upselling skills
• Comfortable working at pace

Interested?

Contact Chantelle at [emailprotected] for more information or apply via the provided button.

Note: This role is directly recruited by Here Be Dragons. Applying indicates consent to share your application details with them. Due to volume, not all applicants will receive responses.

Location: Central London – 3 days in the office