About the company
Our client is a leading public relations and communications agency focused on fast-growth technology businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and the wider technology ecosystem. It supports clients across the UK, Europe and North America through expert consultancy, integrated communications strategies and meaningful connections within its specialist network.
The agency works with businesses across the technology and investment landscape, including start-ups, venture capital and private equity firms, corporates, professional services firms, accelerators and events. Its mission is to help ambitious organisations achieve their objectives through impactful communications and trusted advice. Core values are not specified in the available materials; [suggestion: collaboration, integrity, entrepreneurial thinking and a commitment to delivering meaningful client impact].
What the job entails
As Account Director, you will act as a trusted strategic adviser to clients, developing long-term communications and campaign plans while ensuring day-to-day activity supports their wider objectives. You will lead account strategy, identify opportunities and risks, oversee the quality of client-facing work, and use your media and ecosystem network to generate impactful results.
You will support and develop account teams, manage workloads, coach junior and mid-level colleagues, and take responsibility for the performance and progression of direct reports. The role also involves leading new business activity, identifying opportunities for organic account growth and contributing to agency-wide initiatives and decision-making as part of the senior team.
The position is permanent and based in London on a hybrid working basis.
Key requirements / What we look for
- At least five years’ relevant experience, ideally including agency work and in-house experience within venture capital or a technology start-up.
- Agency experience supporting technology businesses, particularly in AI, security, cyber security, quantum technology or deep technology.
- Strong strategic communications, writing, media relations and account-management skills.
- A well-established media and industry network, alongside confidence in new business and pitch leadership.
- Experience managing, coaching and developing junior and mid-level colleagues.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: £50,000–£65,000.
- Permanent, hybrid role based in London.
- [N/A: bonus structure, health insurance, paid leave and additional benefits were not specified in the available materials.]
