Senior Account Director (PR/Comms)

About this Role

An established PR/communications agency is looking for an experienced Senior Account Director to join its leadership team. This is a hands-on opportunity for a commercially aware communications professional who thrives on building strong client partnerships, delivering impactful campaigns, and helping shape the future of a growing agency. As Senior Account Director, you’ll take ownership of key accounts, influence strategic direction, and play an important role in agency growth. This Senior Account Director opportunity offers autonomy, visibility, and the chance to work alongside an ambitious and collaborative team.

What you’ll be doing
As Senior Account Director, you’ll lead a portfolio of retained clients, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. You’ll take time to understand client objectives, market challenges, and commercial priorities, then build integrated communications plans that deliver measurable impact.

You’ll oversee campaign delivery across media relations, thought leadership, digital content, social campaigns, and reputation-building activity. You’ll identify opportunities to raise client profiles, strengthen media relationships, and ensure work consistently delivers against agreed objectives.

Beyond client delivery, you’ll support the continued growth of the agency through business development activity, identifying opportunities within existing accounts, strengthening long-term partnerships, and helping build strategic relationships across the wider market. You’ll also mentor team members, share knowledge, and help maintain high standards across delivery. As Senior Account Director, your input will directly shape both client success and agency performance.

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Previous experience in a Senior Account Director or equivalent leadership role within a PR or communications agency.
• Proven success managing senior client relationships and delivering integrated communications campaigns.
• Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to turn objectives into measurable campaigns.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills across press, digital, and thought leadership content.
• Experience building strong media relationships and securing meaningful coverage.
• Commercial awareness with confidence spotting growth opportunities and developing client partnerships.
• Experience within financial services, automotive, or B2B sectors would be advantageous.

What you’ll get in return for your experience
You’ll receive a salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience, alongside hybrid working with three days in the office on the outskirts of Bristol. You’ll join a respected agency with long-standing client relationships, a collaborative culture, and genuine opportunities to influence strategic decisions. There is clear scope to shape your progression, contribute at leadership level, and work in an environment that values fresh ideas, quality delivery, and continuous development. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace where needed.

What’s next?
If this Senior Account Director opportunity sounds like your next move, apply via the application button today. If you’d prefer a confidential conversation before applying, reach out to the consultant managing this process to discuss the role, team, and long-term opportunity in more detail.

✅ Typical Requirements for this Role

• Relevant experience or qualifications in PR and Social Media
• Ability to work in or commute to BS12NH
• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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