Account Director

Account Director, Planning Communications & PR, Manchester

An award-winning communications consultancy specialising in the property, regeneration, infrastructure and net zero sectors is looking for an experienced Account Director to join its growing team.

This is a senior, hands-on role leading a varied portfolio of clients across planning communications, public affairs and PR. You'll shape and deliver creative campaigns, manage senior client relationships, oversee budgets and profitability, and support new business activity. You'll also mentor junior team members and contribute to the agency's continued growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategy and delivery across multiple client accounts
• Build strong client relationships and grow accounts
• Oversee budgets, forecasting and invoicing
• Identify and support new business opportunities and pitches
• Provide leadership, mentoring and line management
• Monitor sector trends across property, regeneration and energy

About you

• Senior consultancy experience in PR, planning communications or public affairs
• Strong client leadership and strategic skills
• Commercially aware with experience managing account profitability
• Confident leading teams and developing talent
• Understanding of planning and stakeholder engagement (TCPA/DCO knowledge desirable)

What's on offer

• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Manchester
• 25 days holiday + volunteer day
• Bonus scheme and pension
• Strong progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative culture and tailored development

This is a great opportunity for an established Account Director within a purpose-driven consultancy working on high-profile regeneration and energy projects across the UK.

For further information and to be considered for the role, click apply and we'll be in touch if you have the relevant experience.

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