Communications Account Director

Are you a Communications Account Director or PR Account Director (or Senior PR Account Manager) with a huge passion for helping businesses and brands in the B2B or Built Environment sector? Are you looking for a new opportunity at an award-winning communications agency in Cheltenham? With beautiful offices in the South West, this role is easy to commute to. If you have great experience in communications, PR and consultancy and love working in the B2B or built environment sector, this could be a great role for you.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a flexible salary depending on your experience between £45k and £50k (please reach out if you are up to £55k mark). Our client is offering hybrid working with 3 days onsite and 2 from home, flexible hours and an early finish on a Friday, good holiday allowance, cycle to work scheme, training, and development and lots of socials along with great career progression, making them a great opportunity for the long-term.

The Client

Our client is an award-winning communications agency with several offices, and this role is based in Cheltenham. This team has an impressive portfolio of clients supporting them with change, reputation management and growth across a range of sectors. If you have experience in corporate comms and working within the built environment, then you will find this role incredibly exciting.

The Role

As Comms Account Director, you will work at a senior level, taking ownership of campaign objectives and overseeing delivery excellence. You will drive accounts forward by identifying and seizing opportunities. You will also play a pivotal part in managing teams, growing client relationships, and contributing to the agency's strategic success. You will have experience in and a passion for B2B comms and a particular interest in the built sector, working with some big names to help them achieve their comms goals.

About You

To be the successful candidate for the role you will have the following experience:

1. Strong experience in developing strategies across comms (ideally with agency experience but if you are coming from an in-house background it will be relevant to the built sector)
2. Proven experience in working on a range of B2B or built environment projects
3. Experience in being client-facing, developing strategies and comms plans and managing the delivery
4. Experience in managing, leading and mentoring a small team with a passion for developing people
5. Identifying growth opportunities for an agency
6. Monitoring and analysing industry trends, making recommendations
7. Building and maintaining a range of industry contacts
8. A passion for improving policies and driving positive change
9. A proactive approach and excellent communication skills

If this role sounds like it could be just the thing you are looking for then apply or get in touch for more information.