Pr Account Director

Salary: Up to £52,000
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Fantastic food PR agency looking for an Account Director to take the lead on one of the UK's most iconic food brands!

Our client is one of the UK's leading food and drink PR agencies. The team work on B2B & B2C campaigns and events, for some of the most well-known brands in the food space.
From general PR to disruptive digital, this agency is not afraid to use a bold mix of media, tactics and techniques to get the job done.

HYBRID WORKING ROLE: Everyone works in the London office on a Wednesday. The team also have a base in Brighton and work from there 2 days per week, but this is not compulsory.
This is a super role at a lovely agency that we have worked with for over 20 years! The agency specialises in food and beverage PR and is looking for an accomplished Account Director to lead a HUGE account on their books. The brand you will be working on is a household name and a family favourite.
You'll be working in a team of approx 6 specialists including designers, social strategists and media professionals. And, you will likely be line managing one of the junior team members.
This is an exciting hands-on role that will see you working on a mixture of campaigns. Currently, there is a plan for 4 big campaigns in 2024 and some smaller ones. These include:
- Pops ups
- Chef partnerships
- Pub takeovers
- Insight reports
- Press office work
You'll be speaking to media and journalists to secure the best possible coverage for this long-standing client.

We are looking for a PR professional with excellent experience in consumer PR as well as B2B.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 7+ years of PR experience including from within an agency.
- A knack for creative ideas and strategic thinking.
- Experience working with large organisations.
- A good commercial understanding.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver against KPIs.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fun and creative team! If you are a real go-getter who is looking for a challenge then this is the role for you. If you'd like to be considered then please apply today.
Benefits include 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and regular foodie nights out!

Salary: Up to £52,000
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent

NB: You must be eligible to work in the UK

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