Practice Director (Maternity Cover)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative communications agency seeks an experienced Practice Director for a maternity cover role. The position involves overseeing a high-profile portfolio and driving client strategy while leading a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have significant PR experience, particularly at a senior level, and a proven record of delivering impactful campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Director or ‘Head of’ level in a Consumer PR agency.
• A track record of delivering high-impact campaigns and client satisfaction.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee integrated communications campaigns.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team.
• Drive business growth within the practice area.

Skills

Leadership

Client Satisfaction

Team Management

Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Client:

Tin Man

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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About us

Tin Man is an earned first, creative comms agency offering everything from brand consultancy to creative activations, media relations to social media management, content to experiential. All of our work is designed to create powerful, emotional connections between brands and audiences.

Tin Man’s ‘communications with heart’ approach has helped change behaviour, challenge perceptions, increase brand equity and enhance bottom lines for household brands including Virgin Atlantic, Mondelez, Warner Bros, Hilton, Guide Dogs, Vodafone, Dunelm, Tesco and Cafédirect.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring Practice Director to join our leadership team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave later this year. This key role will oversee a diverse, high profile portfolio of household brands in sectors including travel & tourism, retail, consumer technology, energy and utilities. You’ll be responsible for driving client strategy, leading and motivating a high-performing team, and continuing to grow a commercially successful and thriving practice.

Responsibilities

• Model client service excellence and provide strategic counsel to senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor
• Lead and oversee integrated communications campaigns, ensuring outstanding delivery
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team, fostering development and collaboration
• Drive business growth within the practice area, including client retention and new business
• Collaborate with agency leadership to shape direction, culture, and performance
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience at Director or ‘Head of’ level in a Consumer PR agency
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• A track record of delivering high-impact campaigns and client satisfaction
• Excellent commercial acumen and confidence in financial oversight
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Comfortable stepping into a leadership role on a fixed-term basis with immediate impact

Due to the high volume of applications, we can only contact those shortlisted for the role.