PR Account Director

Job Title: PR Account Director (Lifestyle & Interiors)

Location: London (London Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £50K - £57K, depending on experience

The Role:

An award-winning communications agency is on the lookout for an experienced PR Account Director to join their growing team. Working across a diverse mix of interiors and lifestyle clients, this is a hands-on leadership role that blends creative campaign oversight with strategic brand consultancy.

You’ll take the reins on some of the agency’s biggest retained accounts, supported by a talented team of Account Managers and Executives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, down to earth environment where ideas are welcomed and autonomy is encouraged.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead multi-channel PR campaigns for a variety of established consumer and lifestyle brands
• Be the strategic lead across accounts, acting as the go to contact for clients and steering campaign direction from concept to coverage
• Manage and mentor a small account team, offering clear guidance, support and day-to-day oversight
• Collaborate with internal creatives and external partners to deliver standout work – including events, influencer activity, photoshoots, and partnerships
• Build strong media relationships and deliver impactful earned media coverage across both print and digital
• Support with proposals, brainstorms and pitch meetings (no hard sales targets)
• Maintain a high standard across all client deliverables while balancing the big picture and small details

Who We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience in a PR agency environment, ideally with clients in lifestyle, interiors, beauty, fashion, or retail
• Proven success operating at Account Director level – someone who can lead accounts with confidence and clarity
• A natural communicator who understands the nuances of client relationships and how to tailor comms to suit different brands and personalities
• A team leader who genuinely enjoys mentoring and developing junior talent
• Strong strategic skills, with the ability to write compelling decks and present ideas persuasively
• Comfortable working across traditional PR as well as integrated campaigns (including social, digital, and experiential)
• Someone who’s engaged in culture and passionate about the lifestyle space – curious, commercial, and full of fresh ideas

Why Join?

• Join a highly respected independent agency with a people-first approach and a great reputation in the lifestyle space
• Work on exciting brands you’ll want to shout about
• Enjoy a supportive, social team culture – from regular dinners and monthly socials
• Hybrid working setup with 3 days in a central London office and flexibility built in
• Flat structure - you’ll have the freedom to run your accounts your way, while being supported by senior leadership when needed

Sound like your next role? Send your CV to [email protected]

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