Public Affairs Senior Account Manager - Sheffield or Manchester

Black Cherry Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield, Manchester; Ibrido; GBP 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

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Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working

Descrizione del lavoro

Black Cherry Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join a multi-award-winning Communications and Public Affairs agency with offices in Sheffield and Manchester. You will manage senior-level projects, engage with key decision-makers and drive growth across a portfolio of clients.

You will lead strategic delivery, oversee budgets and ensure high standards of client service, working collaboratively within a supportive team that values inclusivity and flexible working arrangements.

Competenze

• Experience leading complex communications or public affairs programmes.
• Ability to engage with senior decision-makers and a range of stakeholders.
• Strong financial management and budget oversight for multiple projects.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality client work on time.

Mansioni

• Strategic leadership across communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior clients and external stakeholders.
• Oversee project delivery, quality and financial performance across multiple accounts.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and lead proposals and pitches.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues and project teams.

Conoscenze

Strategic judgement

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Proposals

Pitches

Descrizione del lavoro

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