Public Relations Account Director

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in the Midlands is seeking a skilled PR Account Director to manage client strategies in energy and infrastructure sectors. This role involves advising C-suite executives, overseeing successful media campaigns, and shaping strategies, while offering an array of benefits and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Wellbeing grants

Bonus holiday leave

Flexible hours

Career coaching

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading client strategy and senior relationships.
• Delivering results across national and trade media.
• Supporting and developing a high-performing team.

Skills

Political knowledge

Media instinct

Client strategy

Campaign management

Leadership

Job description

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Client:

Digital Waffle

Location:

wakefield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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.