PR Senior Account Manager/Account Director

ALEXANDER JAMES RECRUITMENT LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand and communications agency in London seeks a Senior Account Manager / Account Director to lead client relationships and deliver impactful PR strategies. The ideal candidate has experience in fintech and Web3 and possesses excellent client leadership skills. This role offers a salary of £45-55k, 20 days holiday, and opportunities for mentorship within a boutique agency environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Office closure over Christmas and New Year

Close work with senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior PR agency role (SAM or AD level).
• Strong background in fintech and ideally Web3.
• Outstanding communication skills with a flair for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and deliver high-impact communications strategies.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, ensuring high-quality outputs.

Skills

Client leadership

PR and communications strategy

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Mentoring junior colleagues

Job description

Senior Account Manager / Account Director

The Role

Our client is a London-based brand and communications agency at the intersection of fintech and Web. They help fast-growth companies and established players build visibility, reputation, and influence through strategic PR, media relations, and thought leadership.

Led by an inspiring team with enviable connections in their world, they combine the creativity and agility of a boutique agency with the impact of a strategic communications partner. This is a chance to work directly with decision-makers, shape narratives that influence markets, and contribute to brands driving innovation, diversity, and sustainability.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced PR professional to step into a senior role where leadership, creativity, and influence matter. As Senior Account Manager / Account Director, you’ll lead client relationships and deliver high-impact communications strategies that drive real results.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building trusted, long-term relationships.
• Provide senior-level counsel on opportunities, risks, and reputation management.
• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies, from media outreach to thought leadership.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Produce compelling content across press, digital, and social platforms.
• Track, analyse, and report on campaign performance.
• Lead on crisis communications and issues management when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior PR agency role (SAM or AD level).
• Strong background in fintech and ideally Web3 (an interest in crypto is a plus).
• Excellent client leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Established media contacts and a track record of securing high-profile coverage.
• Outstanding communication skills with a flair for storytelling.
• Collaborative mindset with experience mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

• £45 - 55k depending on experience.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays + office closure over Christmas and New Year.
• Work closely with senior leadership in a boutique, high-impact agency.
• Exposure to cutting-edge industries and purpose-driven brands.

If you’re a PR leader ready to make an impact in fintech and Web3, we’d love to hear from you.