PR Senior Account Executive

The Opportunity Hub UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary between £30,000 – £37,000

Ongoing mentorship and professional development

Hybrid working flexibility

Job summary

A leading communications agency is looking for a PR Senior Account Executive to support multi-channel communications campaigns within the science and healthcare sectors. The role involves creating engaging narratives, managing media outreach, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and a degree in a related discipline. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a PR Account Executive.
• Experience working with science, healthcare, or technology clients.
• Confident in using digital platforms and social media.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic PR and communications campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and media.
• Create and edit high-quality content like press releases.
• Manage media outreach and secure publication opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver integrated campaigns.

Skills

Media relations skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Understanding of science and healthcare

Digital platform proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a science-related discipline

Job description

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PR Senior Account Executive

Location: London (Hybrid working available)

Company Overview

This science-focused communications agency blends PR, digital marketing, and brand strategy to help organisations in life sciences, biotech, and healthcare tell their stories with clarity and impact. Working with ambitious start-ups, established brands, and global innovators, the team combines deep sector knowledge with creative communications expertise to deliver best‑class campaigns that drive visibility and growth.

Job Overview

As a PR Senior Account Executive, you’ll support the development and delivery of multi‑channel communications campaigns for clients at the forefront of science and technology. You’ll help translate complex scientific ideas into compelling narratives that engage media, investors, and key stakeholders. This hybrid role provides a dynamic environment where you can grow your expertise in science communications while contributing to meaningful, high‑impact projects.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Supporting and executing strategic PR and communications campaigns for clients in the science and healthcare sectors.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, media contacts, and industry influencers.
• Creating and editing high‑quality content, including press releases, blogs, thought leadership articles, and web copy.
• Managing media outreach and securing relevant earned and paid opportunities in trade and mainstream publications.
• Using social and digital channels to extend the reach of client campaigns.
• Collaborating with colleagues across PR, digital, and creative disciplines to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Contributing to new business proposals and marketing initiatives that support agency growth.

Here are the skills you’ll need:

• At least one year of experience as a PR Account Executive or Senior Account Executive, ideally within an agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with science, healthcare, or technology clients.
• Strong media relations skills and an understanding of how to secure coverage in specialist and mainstream outlets.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex topics accessible.
• A degree in a science‑related discipline or a keen interest in life sciences and innovation.
• Confident using digital platforms and social media to support communication strategies.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple client projects effectively.

Work Permissions:

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:

• Competitive salary between £30,000 – £37,000 (Depending on experience)
• The opportunity to work with world‑leading experts, researchers, and innovators.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio across biotech, healthcare, and science communications.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture with hybrid working flexibility.
• Clear progression pathways within a growing and respected communications agency.

Pursuing a career in life sciences communications

A career as a PR Senior Account Executive in life sciences communications places you at the intersection of innovation and influence. You’ll help shape the stories behind groundbreaking scientific advances, working with clients who are driving change across healthcare, biotech, and technology. It’s a role where curiosity meets creativity and where your work makes a tangible difference to the future of science and society.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Public Relations

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