Public Relations Account Executive

The Opportunity Hub UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between £27,000 and £35,000

Exposure to a wide range of constr. & 

Opportunities for professional dev.

Supportive agency environment with pro

Varied work combining writing,strategy

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking an Account Executive to support day-to-day PR activity across construction and built environment clients, helping to shape compelling stories and media outreach. This is an excellent chance to develop industry knowledge while delivering impactful campaigns and maintaining strong media contacts.

You will develop writing, content creation and media relationships in a creative, fast-paced agency setting, with clear progression opportunities and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and PR background with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven experience in public relations or communications.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building client and media relationships.
• Familiar with industry-standard software and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch, write and publish news releases for clients.
• Write articles for client magazines, newsletters and external publications.
• Create speeches, ad copy, brochure content and website copy.
• Support strategy documents and communications plans aligned to client objectives.
• Travel to UK and international locations to gather information.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships to maximise coverage.
• Act as media enquiries contact and provide accurate information.
• Coordinate photography and work with contractors and clients on visuals.
• Benchmark client activity to ensure alignment with industry best practice.

Skills

PR/writing experience

Media relations

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

Digital tools familiarity

Job description

If you are looking to build a credible career in communications within a specialist and creatively driven environment, this Account Executive opportunity offers a strong platform to develop your skills and industry profile.

Company Overview

This opportunity sits within a young, independent communications agency operating in the construction and built environment sector.The agency is known for its energetic, creative approach and a clear ethos of delivering work that is engaging, strategic and far from ordinary.Working closely with clients across construction, property and infrastructure, the team focuses on thoughtful storytelling, strong media relationships and high-quality content that delivers real impact.

Job Overview

The Account Executive role is central to the delivery of public relations and communications activity across multiple client accounts.As an Account Executive, you will support day-to-day client work, contribute to content creation and help manage media relationships while developing a strong understanding of the construction industry.This Account Executive position is well suited to someone with a writing or PR background who is keen to grow within an agency environment and take on increasing responsibility over time.The Account Executive will gain hands-on experience across campaigns, strategy and client engagement.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Researching, pitching, writing and publishing news releases on behalf of clients
• Writing articles for client magazines, newsletters and external publications
• Creating speeches, advertising copy, brochure content and website copy
• Supporting the development of strategy documents and communication plans aligned to client objectives
• Travelling to UK and international locations to gather information and insight where required
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with relevant media contacts to maximise coverage
• Acting as a point of contact for media enquiries and providing accurate information
• Coordinating photography and working with contractors and clients on visual content
• Benchmarking client activity and ensuring work aligns with industry best practice

Here are the skills you'll need:

• A strong writing and PR background with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in public relations, communications or a related field
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building client and media relationships
• Comfortable using industry‑standard software and digital tools

Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:

• Salary between £27,000 and £35,000 depending on experience
• Exposure to a wide range of construction and built environment clients
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive agency environment with experienced communications professionals
• Varied work that combines writing, strategy and client engagement

Advantages of pursuing a career in this sector

A career in construction communications offers long-term stability alongside creative challenge.The sector plays a vital role in shaping the built environment, and communications professionals have the opportunity to influence major projects, reputations and public perception.For an Account Executive, this sector provides the chance to develop specialist knowledge, build strong media credibility and progress within a resilient and evolving industry.