PR Senior Account Manager / Account Director


Company:	The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd
Salary:	£38,000 to £48,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW1 8NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Take the next step in your PR career with an opportunity to lead high profile client accounts, shape communications strategies and play a key role in the continued growth of an ambitious communications agency. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Account Manager looking to progress into an Account Director position, or an established Account Director seeking a fresh challenge within a growing business.

Company Overview

The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of a dynamic communications agency based in Camden. Working with an impressive portfolio of household name brands, this agency has built a reputation for delivering creative, results driven PR campaigns across a variety of sectors. With ambitious growth plans and a collaborative culture, they offer talented PR professionals the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working closely with senior leadership.

Job Overview

This Senior Account Manager / Account Director role is a hands on leadership position where you'll combine strategic thinking with day to day campaign delivery. Rather than managing from a distance, you'll remain actively involved in media relations, client strategy and campaign execution while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the commercial growth of the agency.

Working directly alongside the founder, you'll have the opportunity to influence business decisions, grow client relationships and help shape the future direction of the agency.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Owning client relationships from initial strategy through to campaign delivery

Leading integrated PR campaigns across UK and international markets

Developing media strategies that generate impactful coverage across print, broadcast and digital media

Briefing and preparing client spokespeople for media interviews

Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists and media contacts

Producing campaign reports that demonstrate meaningful business impact and media value

Mentoring and developing junior PR professionals across pitching, writing and client management

Identifying opportunities to grow existing client accounts

Supporting new business activity, including proposals, presentations and client pitches

Working closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of the agency

Here are the skills you'll need:

At least 3 to 5 years' experience working within a UK PR agency

Currently working as a Senior Account Manager or an experienced Account Manager ready to step up

Excellent media relations skills with a proven track record of securing high quality coverage

Strong client management experience with the confidence to provide strategic advice

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously

Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members

Commercial awareness with the ability to identify account growth opportunities

Broadcast media experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Charismatic, curious and commercially minded with a proactive approach to client service

Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:

Salary of £38,000 to £48,000 DOE

Hybrid working based in Camden

Direct access to agency leadership and decision making

Genuine opportunities to influence business growth

Clear progression towards senior leadership

Opportunity to work with household name brands

Collaborative and supportive team culture

September start date

Public relations continues to offer excellent career opportunities for professionals who enjoy combining creativity with strategic thinking. A Senior Account Manager or Account Director plays a vital role in shaping brand reputation, building influential media relationships and driving business growth for clients. This Senior Account Manager / Account Director opportunity provides an excellent platform to further develop your leadership skills while working on high profile campaigns within an ambitious and growing communications agency.

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