Public Relations Account Director

Focus 5 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester is looking for a Senior PR Account Director to lead PR campaigns for B2B tech clients. The role involves client strategy, team mentorship, and media relations. Candidates should have proven experience in a B2B or tech agency and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior PR role within a B2B or tech-focused agency.
• Strong understanding of the B2B tech landscape.
• Confident strategist with excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the strategic direction and execution of integrated PR campaigns.
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients.
• Guide and mentor a team of PR professionals.

Skills

Client strategy

PR delivery

Media relations

Team mentorship

Business development

Communication

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Senior PR Account Director

Focus 5 Recruitment are proud to be working with a growing and innovative B2B Tech PR agency based in Manchester, as they look to recruit a Senior PR Account Director. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, commercially-minded PR professional to lead on major client accounts, develop long-term relationships, and contribute to the ongoing success of a dynamic and award-winning agency.

We’re looking for someone with experience in the B2B tech space, who can combine high-level client strategy with hands-on PR delivery. You’ll play a leading role in shaping campaign direction, mentoring a talented team, and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients across the technology sector.

Key responsibilities for the Senior PR Account Director:

• Lead on the strategic direction and execution of integrated PR campaigns for a portfolio of B2B tech clients
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients, building strong partnerships and delivering measurable results
• Oversee media relations strategy, ensuring high-impact coverage across trade, national and international press
• Guide and mentor a team of PR professionals, supporting their growth and ensuring high-quality output
• Work closely with leadership on new business development, including pitching and onboarding new clients
• Develop content strategies, thought leadership pieces, press releases, and media materials
• Monitor campaign performance and use data-driven insights to refine and optimise activity
• Stay ahead of tech trends and the media landscape to ensure clients remain relevant and ahead of the curve

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a senior PR role within a B2B or tech-focused agency
• Strong understanding of the B2B tech landscape and how to craft compelling stories for complex businesses
• Confident strategist with excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative leader who can inspire a team and manage multiple projects with ease
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on quality, creativity, and delivering client value
• Experience in business development or growing client accounts would be a real advantage
• A passion for innovation, technology and the evolving media world

Previous experience in a Senior Account Director role in a PR agency would allow access to the higher end of the salary bracket.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident PR leader who wants to be part of a high-performing agency doing brilliant work in the tech space. You’ll have the chance to shape campaigns, lead a talented team, and work with some of the most interesting companies in the sector – all in a collaborative, flexible and forward-thinking environment.

For immediate consideration, please apply ASAP or get in touch for more details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services and Marketing Services

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