PR Account Manager

Leap Talent; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent PR agency in Oxford is seeking a PR Account Manager to develop integrated campaigns and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has strong PR agency experience and a knack for creative campaigns. Offers a starting salary of £30-35K, hybrid work options, generous holiday, and various perks.

Benefits

Starting salary of £30-35K

26 days holiday

Health cash plan

Life insurance

Access to learning platform

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Experience running accounts in a PR agency.
• Curious mindset with a knack for spotting stories.
• Resilient and able to pivot when needed.

Responsibilities

• Craft smart PR strategies that deliver real impact.
• Build quarterly digital PR story plans.
• Pitch stories that land coverage.

Skills

PR agency experience

Creative campaign delivery

Digital PR expertise

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Looking for the next step in your PR career, where creative ideas meet measurable impact? This independent, award-winning PR agency is on the hunt for a PR Account Manager to join their growing Comms team. You'll shape integrated campaigns that get people talking, win headlines, and drive measurable results — all while working with big-name brands in a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

About the role

As PR Account Manager, you'll be the driving force behind multi-channel retainers and campaigns. Day-to-day you'll:

• Craft smart PR strategies that deliver real impact
• Build quarterly digital PR story plans that journalists can't ignore
• Pitch stories that land coverage across consumer and B2B media
• Act as the go-to for your clients — offering sharp counsel and trusted advice
• Juggle multiple moving parts without dropping the ball
• Mentor juniors and help them step up their game

About you

• PR agency experience running accounts and delivering creative campaigns — or you're a digital PR pro who knows how PR drives SEO
• A curious, ideas-driven mindset with a knack for spotting stories everywhere
• Resilient and agile - you pivot when needed and keep campaigns on track
• Trusted by clients for your strategic thinking and approachable style

About the agency

Independent and award-winning, this Oxford-based agency blends bold storytelling with digital expertise across PR, SEO, social, influencer marketing and content. With over 20 years' experience, they help brands cut through the noise with campaigns that make headlines and drive measurable impact. Curious, creative and collaborative, they champion initiative, back great ideas, and celebrate the people behind the work.

What's on offer

Starting salary of £30-35K, hybrid working, 26 days holiday, pension, health cash plan (optical, dental, chiropractic), life insurance, access to the YCN learning platform, plus all-day snacks and regular socials (from "pay day pub" to an annual trip away).

How to apply

Sound like your kind of role? Apply now for the full job spec and a confidential chat, with support throughout the recruitment process.