PR Account Director / Senior Account Director

We’re supporting a leading agency as they look to bring in an Account Director / Senior Account Director (PR) on a freelance basis to provide senior leadership across a portfolio of high-profile consumer brands.

This role sits at the heart of a very senior earned team and will suit a confident AD/SAD who can operate strategically, lead delivery across always-on press office activity and seasonal campaign spikes, and partner closely with clients, creatives and internal teams.

There’s also strong exposure to new business, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping ideas and contributing from a research-led, strategic perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior oversight of earned (PR & Social) delivery across multiple consumer accounts
• Leading always-on press office activity alongside seasonal and calendar-led campaign spikes
• Strategic client consultation, ensuring creative responses and high-quality delivery
• Overseeing creative brief responses, reporting and campaign planning
• Financial management including quoting, budgeting and invoicing oversight

Skills & Experience

• Strong, broad consumer PR background at AD / SAD level
• Solid understanding of social, content and influencer-led activity
• Confident senior client presence with experience leading multiple stakeholders
• Commercially minded with experience owning budgets and financial processes
• Passion for new business and strategic thinking

Project Scope & Duration - Initial 3-month freelance contract, with an ideal start w/c 23rd February (earlier start considered)

Day Rate - £350 - £400pd

Location & Workplace Policy - Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office.

IR35 Status - Inside

Our freelance roles move quickly, so if you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your credentials and availability as soon as possible.

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