Public Relations Account Director

Digital Waffle; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Waffle seeks a PR Account Director to oversee client strategy in Birmingham. This leadership role emphasizes campaign execution and client relationships in B2B sectors, requiring strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the media landscape. Join a values-driven team offering flexible hours and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Wellbeing grants

Bonus holiday leave

Flexible hours

Career coaching

Values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Experience at senior manager or director level in an agency.
• Strong grasp of political and industry landscapes.
• Confident in liaising with senior executives and journalists.

Responsibilities

• Lead client strategy and own senior relationships.
• Deliver standout results across national and trade media.
• Support and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

B2B communication

Media strategy

Political knowledge

Job description

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Co-Founder @ Digital Waffle - The go-to partner when scaling your team within Tech, Digital, Marketing & Data - without the usual bullsh*t.

PR Account Director - B2B & Corporate Communications

A highly awarded Midlands-based agency is on the lookout for an experienced PR Director to lead a portfolio of clients across energy, infrastructure and regulated sectors.

This is a leadership opportunity to shape strategy, oversee campaigns, and advise C-suite stakeholders on how to own key moments in the media - from national policy to financial events. You’ll be skilled at making complex issues punchy, bringing B2B stories to life across trade and national press.

Birmingham - Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

What you’ll be doing

• Leading client strategy and owning senior relationships
• Delivering standout results across national and trade media
• Using your policy knowledge and media instinct to drive relevance
• Supporting, coaching and developing a high-performing team
• Owning budgets, scope and agency commercials

What you’ll bring

• Agency-side experience operating at senior manager or director level
• A strong grasp of political and industry landscapes
• Confidence liaising with senior execs and journalists alike
• Track record of producing high-impact campaigns
• Commercial awareness and leadership presence

What’s on offer

• Award-winning client portfolio and strategic influence
• Brilliant benefits including wellbeing grants, bonus holiday leave, flexible hours, career coaching, and much more
• A values-driven team and culture that champions purpose and progression

This is a great role for a commercially savvy comms leader with a sharp news sense and deep B2B experience. Apply now to take the next step in your PR career.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Marketing Services, Consumer Services, and Public Relations and Communications Services

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