PR Account Director

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential communications agency seeking a PR Account Director to lead high-impact consumer campaigns in the beauty and FMCG space. In this role, you'll champion "earned first" thinking to create culturally relevant PR campaigns that generate genuine buzz and deliver measurable results.

You will lead and mentor a dynamic team, driving innovative strategies across media and social communications. Your responsibilities include building trusted advisor relationships with clients, understanding their business needs, and guiding them toward breakthrough outcomes. You'll collaborate closely with creative teams to develop compelling narratives and assets that resonate with target audiences.

This is a fun, energetic role offering excellent opportunities to learn and develop alongside complex but rewarding clients. You'll foster a positive, collaborative work environment within your account management team, manage relationships with third-party vendors, and act as the liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.

Key activities include:

• Inspiring and leading your team to develop and execute breakthrough PR and influence campaigns
• Building client partnerships as a trusted advisor, anticipating needs and guiding strategic communications
• Collaborating on creative strategy to develop compelling narratives
• Monitoring campaign performance using data and analytics to optimize results and demonstrate ROI
• Staying ahead of industry trends and identifying new opportunities to enhance campaign effectiveness
• Managing client budgets effectively, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
• Supporting new business efforts, participating in pitches and developing proposals
• Developing and implementing crisis management plans to protect client reputation
• Championing inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in all aspects of work

What We're Looking For

You bring extensive experience in consumer PR and influence, with a proven track record of driving successful campaigns. You have deep knowledge of the beauty and FMCG sectors and genuine enthusiasm for these categories.

You understand consumer behavior and can develop creative strategies that resonate with target audiences. Your "earned first" mindset enables you to create campaigns that generate organic buzz and cultural relevance.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. You excel at project management, confidently handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

You possess:

• Extensive consumer PR and influence experience with a strong campaign portfolio
• Interest and expertise in beauty and FMCG projects
• Deep media knowledge to guide clients on brand strategy
• Demonstrated ability to think "earned first" and create organic buzz
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal capabilities
• Excellent project management skills across multiple concurrent projects
• Data-driven mindset with analytical skills
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Experience in crisis management
• Commitment to championing inclusiveness, diversity, and equity

How We Work with You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. We'll discuss the role in detail, answer your questions, and ensure this opportunity aligns with your aspirations.

If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Throughout the process, we'll keep you informed and provide guidance. Please note: do not contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a coordinated, professional process.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time role based in London with flexible working arrangements (core hours 10am–4pm).

Benefits through our client include: 25 days annual leave plus 1 volunteer day, healthcare coverage, enhanced parental leave, flexible working model, pension matching, wellbeing support including fitness membership contribution, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, and life assurance.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with Get A Job.ai.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive recruiting practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work to ensure fair, equitable access to opportunities.