Ref: DC/J10154

PR Account Director.

Salary

£50,000 - £53,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Description of this role

We’re looking for an ambitious Account Director to join a leading boutique PR agency in Leeds on a permanent basis. Working mainly in a B2B capacity we are seeking a hands-on leader who thrives on delivering outstanding client work, driving results, and mentoring a talented team.

If you’re a driven PR professional who’s ready to lead, grow and make a real impact – we’d love to hear from you.

- Be the trusted advisor to clients – building strong relationships and delivering smart, integrated campaigns.
- Develop strategies across media relations, social, content, SEO and issues management – and roll up your sleeves to execute them.
- Lead accounts with full financial awareness, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and with measurable impact.
- Spot opportunities to grow accounts and secure new business.
- Stay on top of news, trends and PR opportunities to keep clients ahead of the curve.
- Mentor and inspire the PR team, supporting their development.
- Champion the agency brand – from thought leadership and blog content to networking and events.
- 5+ years’ PR agency experience with a corporate/B2B focus.
- Proven track record running proactive/reactive press offices and delivering high-impact campaigns.
- Excellent writing, media and publicity skills with strong national/regional contacts.
- Solid grasp of integrated comms: PR, social, content, SEO and measurement.
- Strong leadership, organisation and client management skills.
- Creative, commercially aware and confident building relationships at all levels.
- Competitive salary DOE
- Performance bonuses & fast-track promotions.
- Hybrid working (2 days WFH per week after probation).
- Career development opportunities and personal development with annual learning bursary
- Flexible holiday policy, including Christmas office closure.
- Recognition rewards, team lunches, and regular socials.
- A supportive, ambitious culture where your career can thrive.

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