Public Relations Account Director - #2178435

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum

Location: Bristol

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - ideally 2 days per week in the office

Job Type: Full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a B Corp-certified creative communications agency specialising in consumer brands and FMCG, who are looking for an experienced PR Account Director to join their growing team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established PR professional looking to take ownership of key client relationships, lead creative communications campaigns and play an influential role in the continued growth of a values-driven agency.

Our client offers a collaborative, inclusive working environment where creativity, professional development and employee wellbeing are genuinely prioritised.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as their trusted strategic adviser.
• Lead integrated communications campaigns from initial strategy through to delivery, with a particular focus on consumer PR.
• Develop creative, insight-led communications strategies that align with client objectives.
• Oversee campaign delivery across PR, social media, influencer marketing and other relevant channels.
• Manage account budgets, project costs, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts and contribute to new business pitches.
• Lead creative brainstorming sessions and develop compelling campaign ideas.
• Mentor and support colleagues, encouraging collaboration and consistently high standards of work.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience operating at Account Director level or above within a PR agency.
• Strong consumer PR expertise, ideally with exposure to consumer brands or FMCG clients.
• A proven track record of managing senior client relationships and delivering successful communications campaigns.
• Excellent strategic planning and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets and account profitability.
• Experience delivering integrated campaigns across PR and other communications channels.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, lead projects and inspire colleagues.
• A proactive approach to identifying new business and account growth opportunities.
• Flexibility to travel for client meetings and project delivery when required.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working, with an expectation of spending approximately two days per week in the Bristol office.
• Structured learning and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to therapy services.
• Inclusive family-friendly policies covering adoption, IVF, fostering and caring responsibilities.
• A supportive workplace with neurodiversity, menopause and period-friendly practices.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful community initiatives.
• A collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, individuality and professional growth.
• A Mac laptop.

If you have a strong background in consumer PR and are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

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