Public Relations Account Director

RAME Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public affairs consultancy seeks an Account Director. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of cities and communities through strategic public affairs and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in public affairs alongside a robust network within the political landscape, particularly in relation to infrastructure and planning sectors. Opportunities for rapid career progression within a supportive team culture are also on offer.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Opportunities for rapid career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public affairs or political consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of housing and infrastructure policy.
• Ability to manage projects and clients autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of public affairs and stakeholder engagement campaigns.
• Advise clients on political risk and planning policy.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality output.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Networking

Political Risk Assessment

Education

Experience in Public Affairs

Understanding of UK Planning System

Job description

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Location: London (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for politics, policy, and the built environment? A leading public affairs consultancy is seeking an exceptional Account Director to join their growing team and lead high-profile client accounts across the real estate, infrastructure, and planning sectors.

About the Role:

You’ll play a central role in advising clients at the heart of the property and development world, helping to shape the future of our cities and communities. Working alongside a dynamic and experienced team, you will lead accounts spanning major regeneration projects, strategic land, housing, and commercial development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement campaigns
• Advise clients on political risk, planning policy, and community engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with senior political, media, and industry stakeholders
• Provide strategic counsel to developers, investors, and built environment leaders
• Oversee and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring high-quality output and professional development
• Drive business development through networking, proposal writing, and pitching

What We’re Looking For:

• Significant experience in public affairs or political consultancy, with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and built environment sector
• A deep network of political and industry contacts, particularly in local and regional government
• Strong knowledge of housing, regeneration, and infrastructure policy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distil complex policy issues for varied audiences
• Experience managing clients and projects with confidence and autonomy
• A collaborative, proactive and commercially-minded approach
• Hybrid working with a vibrant central London office
• Opportunities for rapid career progression and leadership
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Professional development and training opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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