Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in PR, preferably as a PR Account Manager or similar role., Strong verbal and written communication skills., Ability to manage client budgets and meet tight deadlines., Experience in crisis communications is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Lead client meetings and ensure thorough preparation.

Act as the main point of contact for clients and oversee work delivery.

Manage a PR Account Executive and set work priorities.

Deliver presentations, proposals, and pitch for new business opportunities.

Job description

We’re searching for a new PR Account Manager to join our team. This is an 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

A day in this role will involve:

Prioritising between multiple tight deadlines without breaking a sweat
Taking a lead in client meetings and ensuring preparation is thorough
Being the main point of contact for clients and taking responsibility for delivery of work
Responding to client briefs and supporting wider client objectives with proposals for PR activity
Delivering results and being on the lookout for opportunities to build on success
Building relationships with clients/journalists and having a keen eye for a newsworthy angle
Managing a PR Account Executive, leading by example, setting priorities for work and helping when needed
Delivering fantastic presentations, writing brilliant proposals and pitching in on new business opportunities
Working to short deadlines to respond to media enquiries

Requirements

The right person will:

Have experience working in PR (it's a big bonus if any of this is within the housebuilding or construction sectors), with some time as a PR Account Manager or similar role
Find it easy to switch between style/tone to deliver content in a way an audience understands and finds interesting
Be able to spot a missing apostrophe or typo from a mile away
Have a can do attitude and work well within a team to meet tight deadlines
Understand the importance of client budgets and how to keep within them
Be able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills in the delivery of work, when managing clients and working with other members of the team
Ideally have some experience dealing with crisis comms situations

Benefits

There is a real buzz, excitement and family feel about the company, especially since we became Employee Owned last year. All 70 of us are passionate about what we do. As a fully remote agency, working from home (or wherever else you fancy), is our standard but our team spirit and strong culture shines through. We frequently organise meetups to get together, share pictures of our pets and kids, and have that all important face time with colleagues and friends.

But, we get it, this is a job ad, we know how it works - other benefits include:

Competitive salary based on your experience
Flexibility to work remotely
20 days annual leave and 8 days national bank holidays plus extra time around Christmas (based on full time working hours)
Early finish on a Friday
Your birthday off
Time off to volunteer for local charities to make a difference
A big good old messy Christmas party and a mid-year summer party
Whatever computer, software, books and other materials you might need
A healthy budget for whatever training, conferences, and other qualifications you might be interested in taking
Regular team social activities - both in person and remote

If this all sounds good to you, please get in touch!

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