Project / Account Manager - Branding

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced freelance Account Manager/Project Manager. The role involves managing complex branding projects and acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams. Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in a similar role, strong international branding knowledge, and the ability to work independently. You will be required to work in central London 3-4 days a week, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining high creative standards.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in an Account Manager or hybrid AM/PM role at a branding or creative agency.
• Proven ability to manage high-profile accounts and present to senior-level clients.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage overlapping workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple branding and creative projects from start to finish.
• Act as the main day-to-day contact for clients including senior stakeholders.
• Own project timelines, scopes, budgets, and resourcing.

Skills

Client presentation skills

Project management

Cross-cultural awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced freelance mid weight AM/PM with a background in branding / advertising to join strategy-led global agency/ studio. Candidates should have strong international branding/design experience, and be confident presenting to clients and running projects independently. This role will involve being the link between clients and internal teams, managing the delivery of complex branding projects across strategy, naming, design, and digital. You'll build strong relationships, run workstreams end-to-end, and ensure every deliverable meets the high standards they are known for. This role suits someone with AM to SAM-level experience who thrives in a fast-paced, creatively-driven environment. You\'ll be supported by senior leadership but expected to lead with confidence, stay ahead of the details, and keep both clients and internal teams aligned. Candidates must be available immediately and able to work in central London 3-4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple branding and creative projects from start to finish, ensuring clear communication, timely delivery, and strategic alignment
• Act as the main day-to-day contact for clients, including senior stakeholders-building trust and ensuring clarity at every touchpoint
• Own project timelines, scopes, budgets, and resourcing-proactively problem-solving and managing expectations along the way
• Work closely with Strategy and Creative teams to translate business objectives into effective deliverables
• Prepare documentation including proposals, scopes, timelines, and status reports
• Support business development and pitch activity where needed
• Uphold the quality of work, ensuring deliverables consistently meet strategic and creative standards

What You Bring

• 3-4 years of solid experience in an Account Manager or hybrid AM/PM role at a branding, creative, or design agency
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure, high-profile accounts and present to senior-level clients
• Demonstrated experience in international client work with strong cross-cultural awareness (Middle East experience a plus, but not required)
• A detail-oriented, organised mindset with the ability to manage overlapping workstreams without losing focus
• A confident communicator and problem-solver, comfortable working across internal teams and external stakeholders
• A strong grasp of the branding process-from discovery and strategy through to design and rollout
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and hit the ground running with support from senior leadership

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.