PR & Communication Manager

Oakwell Hampton Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwell Hampton Group in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced PR and Communications Manager to join its growing team. You will act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients, advising across PR, communications and content while managing campaigns from idea through delivery.

You will combine client management, strategic thinking, PR expertise and project management in a fast-paced agency environment, building strong client relationships and guiding projects end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years' experience in PR, communications and account management.
• Agency experience is essential, with 2–3 years in an agency plus relevant in-house experience also considered.
• Strong B2B experience, ideally within technology, construction or similarly complex organisations.
• B2G or B2C experience is beneficial.
• Fluent Dutch and English are essential.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Ambitious and keen to continue or return to an agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for key clients.
• Advise clients on PR, communications and content.
• Identify PR opportunities and develop newsworthy stories.
• Deliver PR campaigns from initial ideas through to press releases and media pitches.
• Manage content projects including podcasts, magazines, research and events.
• Brief and coordinate internal teams and external specialists.
• Manage timelines, budgets, scope and quality.
• Prepare proposals and monitor financial progress.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships.
• Build strong client relationships while confidently advising and challenging clients where needed.
• Get involved directly in the work when required.

Skills

PR experience

Account management

Client management

B2B experience

Dutch language

English language

Agency experience

Job description

About the agency:

An established communications agency based in Amsterdam is looking for a PR & Communication Manager to join its growing team. The agency works with organisations across professional services, construction and energy, finance, mobility, technology, sustainability and innovation, delivering PR, communications and content campaigns across B2B, B2G and B2C.

Working with a varied portfolio of established brands, startups and scaleups, the agency helps clients build visibility, tell compelling stories and communicate with the audiences that matter.

About the role:

Are you an experienced PR and Communications professional with agency experience and a passion for client management?

You will act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients, advising across PR, communications and content while managing campaigns and projects from initial idea through to delivery. The role combines client management, strategic thinking, PR expertise and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for key clients.
• Advise clients on PR, communications and content.
• Identify PR opportunities and develop newsworthy stories.
• Deliver PR campaigns from initial ideas through to press releases and media pitches.
• Manage content projects including podcasts, magazines, research and events.
• Brief and coordinate internal teams and external specialists.
• Manage timelines, budgets, scope and quality.
• Prepare proposals and monitor financial progress.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships.
• Build strong client relationships while confidently advising and challenging clients where needed.
• Get involved directly in the work when required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4–5 years' experience in PR, communications and account management.
• Previous agency experience is essential, with 2–3 years of agency experience plus relevant in house experience also considered.
• Strong B2B experience, ideally within technology, construction or similarly complex organisations.
• B2G or B2C experience is beneficial.
• Fluent Dutch and English are essential.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Ambitious and keen to continue or return to an agency environment.

This is an ideal role for an experienced PR & Communications professional who enjoys working closely with clients, managing varied projects and developing creative communications campaigns. Previous agency experience is important, making this a great opportunity for someone currently in an agency or looking to return to one.