Account Director

Account Director

Permanent, full time

About the Group

Panterra is a global strategic advisory firm. Over the last 25 years, we have grown from a boutique strategic communications firm into a leading international consultancy. We advise governments, embassies, corporations, and individuals on a wide range of complex policy and communications issues. Our work is typically at the nexus of the worlds of politics, foreign policy, business, and the media.

Our mission is to participate in – and positively impact – the great debates of our age, including (but not limited to) geopolitical crises, election campaigns, high-value litigation cases, international events, and public diplomacy initiatives. In all our work we are guided by our core values of honesty, integrity, ambition, and accountability. We are not just problem-solvers; we are pioneers who lead the way in finding unique, impactful solutions to the challenges faced by our clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our advisory team as an Account Director, responsible for a portfolio of client accounts, managing delivery teams and client relationships in our London office. Successful candidates will be able to hit the ground running and have an eagerness to develop new networks, with 4-7 years industry experience.

Key Tasks

1. To establish trusted and long-term relationships with clients and networks.
2. To work with the management team to devise and implement communications strategies which deliver results and support new client proposals.
3. To be accountable for delivery and project management of a number of accounts and to help set and deliver strategy.
4. To identify business development opportunities and new client relationships.
5. To provide line management, training, and development of the team and to address team issues as required.
6. To attend a variety of networking functions and events that are identified as providing opportunities to meet potential clients and/or referrers for the business.
7. To act as ambassador for the company at all times.

Skills & Experience

1. A range of political and media contacts, drawn from 4-7 years of industry experience.
2. International outlook, ideally with cross-border experience.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, with an eagerness to develop new networks.
4. Entrepreneurial/self-starter.
5. A background or experience in running digital campaigns would be helpful.
6. Language capabilities: a second language (German, French, Spanish or Arabic) would be helpful but is not a requirement.

What We Offer

Panterra offers a generous compensation package which includes competitive remuneration, discretionary bonuses, a companywide profit-sharing scheme, pension, private medical insurance and 25 days holiday per annum. We operate a hybrid working policy and are proud to offer enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.

We are a dynamic, diverse, and fast-growing company which believes in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. In addition to our teams in London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, New York, Washington DC and Nairobi, we have an Associate network of global leaders and experts in their fields who employees have the chance to work with and learn from.

Panterra has a friendly company culture with regular social events and a flexible working environment. We actively encourage employees to travel between our different offices and spend time getting to know colleagues in each country, as well as the cultures within which they operate. We have a formalised secondment scheme in place and due to the international nature of our clients, opportunities to travel to exciting places are regularly available.

Moreover, we give all our employees a high degree of autonomy and responsibility early on in their careers, accelerating their progression to the benefit of both the individual and the company. This is especially important because the pace of the work is often fast, in line with the critical issues and events we are involved in. We are a privately-owned business, and our strength is in our people.

Our CSR Commitment

At Panterra, we pride ourselves on not only delivering exceptional strategic advice but doing so with a deep sense of responsibility. We value giving back by striving to contribute to the betterment of society and a sustainable future. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy is a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact beyond business success. It is rooted in two main pillars: purpose-oriented projects and environmental responsibility. Panterra actively invests in the communities it serves through pro-bono projects which leverage the company’s skills and networks. In addition, Panterra is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact. By offsetting our carbon footprint and implementing sustainable practices such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and promoting eco-friendly transportation, we ensure that our operations are aligned with a greener future.

To Apply

As part of your application, please submit your CV and Cover Letter introducing yourself, and outlining your interest in this position. Please also highlight any relevant qualifications and/or experience, and why these make you suitable for the role.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to all applicants.

We value diversity and aim for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society. Our recruitment process is competency based and no applicant will be discriminated against regardless of their age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.