Public Affairs Senior Account Manager – Sheffield or Manchester

Black Cherry Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Cherry Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Account Manager based in Sheffield to lead strategic communications programmes, manage senior client relationships and oversee multiple projects with stakeholders across sectors including transport, energy and regeneration.

You will drive strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, shape outcomes, and play a visible role in client success, working with a collaborative team and contributing to growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strategic judgement across communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement.
• Building trusted relationships with senior clients and stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and effective financial management.
• Managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of delivery.
• Strategic leadership and hands-on project delivery.
• Project, quality and financial oversight.
• Client and stakeholder leadership.
• Identifying opportunities for account growth and new business.
• Supporting business development and the preparation of proposals and pitches.
• Leading, mentoring and developing colleagues and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic judgement across communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement.
• Building trusted relationships with senior clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee project delivery and financial management.
• Lead multiple projects with tight deadlines and high standards.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and new business.
• Mentor and develop colleagues and project teams.
• Support business development, proposals and pitches.

Skills

Strategic judgement

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Project management

Strategic leadership

Project oversight

Client leadership

New business

Proposal pitches

Mentoring teams

Job description

My client is a multi-award-winning Communications and Public Affairs agency with offices in Sheffield and Manchester. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Account Manager.

They pride themselves on fostering a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and innovation, ensuring every voice is heard, every perspective is respected and every contribution matters – both within their teams and in the way they engage with clients, communities and stakeholders.

They work across a range of sectors, including Transport & Sustainability, Energy & Utilities and Regeneration. Their clients are shaping the transition to net zero, delivering sustainable travel infrastructure, regenerating communities and delivering nationally significant projects.

From major infrastructure schemes and place-based regeneration programmes to renewable energy developments, their work influences decision‑makers, empowers communities and builds trust between stakeholders.

What you can expect

Challenging and rewarding work

You’ll manage projects that require both critical thinking and hands‑on delivery, working with senior decision‑makers and a diverse range of stakeholders.

Real influence

Their clients look to them for trusted advice. You’ll be empowered to own problems, find solutions, shape decisions and play a visible role in the success of projects.

Career development

As the agency grows, you’ll have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and broaden your experience across different sectors and projects.

A collaborative team

They are ambitious but supportive, working closely together to share expertise, maintain high standards and celebrate success.

Wellbeing and flexibility

They recognise the importance of balance and support, offering flexibility alongside a range of wellbeing‑focused benefits.

Key skills, competencies and accountabilities

Depending on the level of role, responsibilities will include:

• Strategic judgement across communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement
• Building trusted relationships with senior clients and stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and effective financial management
• Managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of delivery
• Strategic leadership and hands‑on project delivery
• Project, quality and financial oversight
• Client and stakeholder leadership
• Identifying opportunities for account growth and new business
• Supporting business development and the preparation of proposals and pitches
• Leading, mentoring and developing colleagues and project teams