ACCOUNT DIRECTOR/SENIOR | Corp Rep, Social Impact

Carter Ferris; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

CF0730 | 12mth FTC with a view to going perm and option for part time

A stellar opportunity for an Account Director to join an award-winning corporate practice of this global agency. You would join a truly innovative agency that works seamlessly across all marcomms disciplines and be part of a team that is renowned for creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients.

Based in stunning central London offices (some hybrid/part time working also offered), this role offers a unique opportunity to lead multi-market communications projects for some of the world’s most iconic brands. As an experienced Account Director, you will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex corporate reputation programmes, navigating sensitive issues, and delivering impactful results. This is a one-off opportunity to work on some of the world’s most recognizable brands, on a global scale and a chance to escalate your own career path.

The Role:

• Provide strategic counsel on a range of corporate communications issues and develop and implement strategic communication plans.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including media, influencers, and NGOs.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day execution of multi-market PR programmes for a range of FMCG brands, focusing on corporate reputation, sustainability, and social impact.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential reputational risks and develop and implement crisis management plans.
• Manage project budgets and timelines effectively.
• Oversee and provide guidance to the team and collaborate closely with integrated teams across the agency.
• Contribute to new business development.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and timelines.

Skills:

• Experienced AD level.
• Strong knowledge of corporate communications, reputation management, social impact, and sustainability comms.
• Proven experience managing multi-market PR programmes for large multinationals.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, FMCG-based clients (EU clients ideally).
• Excellent media relations skills and established network of media contacts.
• Agency background – ideally London.
• Experience in crisis comms, issues management, and navigating complex and sensitive topics.
• Ability to feed into emerging projects, identify risks, and respond to and flag issues when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with integrated teams and providing strategic counsel across disciplines.
• Line management responsibility.
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse campaign performance.
• Experience of financial budgeting.

To find out more and to view the full job description, please send your details to [e-mail] quoting ref CF0730 and contacting Anne or Tanya on 0203 397 7543 / 07929 008295.