PR Account Manager – Consumer PR (Hybrid + Perks)

Forward Role; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k-£40k

33 days holiday + birthday off

Hybrid and flexible working

Summer hours with early finishes

Annual bonus scheme

Career development & mentoring

£250 personal development fund

Regular socials & perks

Job summary

Forward Role is seeking an experienced PR Account Manager in Manchester to drive consumer-focused campaigns for recognisable brands. You will secure national and regional coverage, nurture journalist relationships and lead client campaigns in a hybrid setup.

You should bring strong consumer PR credentials, hands-on media expertise, and the ability to mentor juniors while collaborating with social and influencer teams to deliver creative, measurable results.

Qualifications

• Established PR Account Manager with agency experience.
• Strong consumer PR background and media relations skills.
• Experience mentoring juniors and managing client campaigns.
• Understanding of digital PR and SEO is essential.

Responsibilities

• Secure coverage across national, regional, and online media.
• Build journalist relationships and spot opportunities for placements.
• Manage client relationships, lead meetings and campaigns.
• Mentor PR Executives and collaborate with social/influencer teams.
• Bring fresh ideas and measure campaign impact.

Skills

Media relations

Consumer PR

Digital PR

SEO

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Forward Role is seeking an experienced PR Account Manager in Manchester to drive consumer-focused campaigns for recognisable brands. You will secure national and regional coverage, nurture journalist relationships and lead client campaigns in a hybrid setup.

You should bring strong consumer PR credentials, hands-on media expertise, and the ability to mentor juniors while collaborating with social and influencer teams to deliver creative, measurable results.