Property PR Account Director (Planning Comms)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate communication firm in London is seeking an experienced Property Account Director to manage client accounts and deliver high-quality communication activities. The role involves mentoring junior consultants and overseeing project budgets, all while working in a dynamic, hybrid environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cover (BUPA)

3.30 pm Friday finish

Summer & Christmas parties

Glamping trips

Social committee

Friday bar

Elevenses

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and good communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and project management.
• Competent copywriting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and deliver high-quality activities.
• Oversee projects and ensure junior team members deliver quality material.
• Assist in organizing public exhibition events.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Copywriting

Research Skills

Job description

Job Description

Property Account Director (Planning Comms)

Award-Winning Real Estate Communication Firm – London

Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced Property Planning Communications Senior Account Manager looking to step up to Account Director? If so, read on!

This firm is a market-leading, independently owned, fast-paced agency passionate about regeneration and place-making. They work with some of the biggest and brightest companies to deliver homes, jobs, and places in London and the South East.

As Account Director, your role is to manage your client accounts daily, delivering high-quality activities that demonstrate the agency's commitment to adding value in all your activities.

Company Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus Christmas break & bank holidays), healthcare cover (BUPA), 3.30 pm Friday finish, hybrid office/home working, summer & Christmas parties, “glamping trips,” social committee, Friday bar, “elevenses,” etc. (when restrictions lift).

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Managing, with support and guidance, consultation and corporate communication programmes for a wide range of property, public sector, and corporate clients.
2. Supporting and briefing client teams.
3. Being well-versed in all aspects of the planning and property landscape, demonstrating an up-to-date understanding of delivering communication activities throughout the project timeline.
4. Preparing client-ready collateral and advising on delivering strategies and associated programmes successfully.
5. Assisting in organizing public exhibition events, including venue bookings, distribution maps, Q&As, and rolling out stakeholder contact programmes.
6. Acting as a mentor and day-to-day contact for junior consultants.
7. Overseeing projects and ensuring junior team members deliver consistent, high-quality material and content.
8. Developing an understanding of the commercial drivers for clients and the business as a whole.
9. Managing client/project budgets effectively.

Emerging skills to progress to Senior Account Manager:

1. Managing project costs and preparing content for monthly invoicing.
2. Understanding key client stakeholders deeply.
3. Delivering creative ideas and insights, and identifying organic growth opportunities.
4. Mentoring the wider team to develop skills.
5. Preparing training as part of the Kanda development programme.
6. Developing strategic roles within the client team and advising on project risks and opportunities.

**Note: The above list is not exhaustive and will evolve as the business grows and develops.**

Key attributes and skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and good communication—clear and directive.
• Excellent organizational skills and good time and project management.
• Enthusiastic, approachable, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Self-starter, proactive, takes initiative.
• Collaborative team player.
• Demonstrates agility, decisiveness, and responsiveness.
• Works calmly under pressure, exercising discretion and gravitas.
• High-quality work with strong attention to detail.
• Competent copywriting skills.
• Ability to quickly analyze and summarize written material.
• Excellent research and communication skills, both written and oral.

Please email your updated CV immediately if you or someone you know is suitable for this role.

Note: Due to high application volume, if you haven't heard from us, you have not been selected this time. We may contact you in the future with other opportunities.