PR Account Manager – Charity & Government Accounts – Behaviour Change Campaigns & Press Work

FOURTEEN PEOPLE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join their PR team, focusing on behavior change campaigns in the charity and government sectors. The role involves managing client accounts, launching impactful PR campaigns, and leveraging strong media contacts. Candidates should have over 4 years of agency experience, solid media relations skills, and excellent project management capabilities. This position offers opportunities to work on meaningful campaigns that aim to create positive change.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing multiple client accounts effectively.
• Experience in launching consumer-facing PR campaigns.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client accounts from ideation to execution.
• Launch purpose-driven PR campaigns with creative activations.
• Secure high-quality media coverage across various platforms.

Skills

4+ years agency experience

PR-focused Account Manager experience

Strong media relations skills

Excellent project management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective written and spoken communication

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join a leading creative agency in their PR team working across behaviour change campaigns in the charity and government sectors.

In this role, there is a focus on campaigns and press office work, generally with high profile and mainstream media. This will include drafting media materials, coming up with media angles, managing media sell‑ins, media relations and client management. You will also be working with suppliers like survey companies and production companies to develop campaigns and also with talent/influencers.

The agency deliver campaigns that change behaviour and create a positive impact for people and the planet. Their work spans government & charities tackling issues such as health and wellbeing, skills and learning, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple client accounts, ensuring campaigns are delivered from ideation through to final execution.
• Launching consumer‑facing, purpose‑driven PR campaigns with creative activations.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, delivering outstanding service and strategic solutions.
• Supporting new business development, identifying opportunities, and contributing to pitches.
• Securing high‑quality coverage across national, broadcast, and consumer media, leveraging strong media contacts.
• Providing PR consultation and strategy advice to clients and colleagues.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, helping to nurture talent.

Qualifications

• Has 4+ years’ agency experience, with recent PR‑focused Account Manager experience.
• Brings a blend of government, charity, and commercial sector knowledge.
• Possesses strong media relations skills and established contacts across national, consumer, and broadcast media.
• Is an exceptional project manager with excellent organisational skills.
• Communicates with gravitas, clarity, and confidence in both written and spoken formats.
• Understands agency financials, with experience in budget management and forecasting.

If you are passionate about PR and want to make a difference through purpose driven campaigns, we’d love to hear from you. The client is looking to move quickly so please apply today.

At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Fourteen People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.