Public Relations Account Director

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly awarded agency is seeking an experienced PR Account Director to lead clients in sectors like energy and infrastructure. In this hybrid role based in Kingston upon Hull, you will shape strategies, oversee media campaigns, and mentor a talented team. This position offers a blend of strategic influence and the opportunity to work with high-profile clients, combined with outstanding benefits and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Wellbeing grants

Bonus holiday leave

Flexible hours

Career coaching

Qualifications

• Agency-side experience at senior manager or director level required.
• Strong grasp of political and industry landscapes.
• Confidence in liaising with senior executives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client Strategy

Media Knowledge

Team Development

Campaign Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Public Relations Account Director, kingston upon hull, east yorkshire

col-narrow-left

Client:

Digital Waffle

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

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.