Job Description

Be an Agent of Change with the Union



At the Union, change isn't just a concept - it's our core mission.



We're looking for a Account Director (maternity cover, 12 months with opportunity to extend) to join our Experiential & Partnership Marketing team. This role sits at the heart of our live brand experiences, acting as the bridge between our clients and the creative, production, and delivery specialists who bring activations to life. You'll ensure we're exceeding expectations, building strong partnerships, and delivering campaigns that create genuine impact.



We'd also welcome Senior Account Managers who are ready for their next step into leadership and looking to grow their career in a supportive, ambitious team.



Company



Union



Job type



Full-time, Maternity Cover (12 months)



Location



Edinburgh



The opportunity



As a Account Director in our experiential arm, no two days are ever the same. One day you could be leading a national activation or high-profile partnership campaign, and the next you might be steering a smaller, targeted experience. You'll work across an exciting mix of clients from government and tourism to energy and food, all through the power of live brand experiences and partnerships.



This role is about combining client leadership, strategic thinking, and creative collaboration, while mentoring and supporting the wider team. It's a chance to take ownership of projects, inspire colleagues, and help shape the future of our client



Your role



Lead client accounts day-to-day, ensuring projects run smoothly, strategically, and profitably.

Apply creative and strategic thinking to deliver memorable and effective brand activations.

Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships at senior levels.

Oversee processes that ensure projects are consistent, high-quality, and delivered on time.

Collaborate with creative, production, and delivery teams to bring activations and partnerships to life.

Play a key role in new business - leading ideas, research, and pitch presentations.

Manage client briefings, presentations, and post-event reporting.

Take responsibility for budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.

Support, guide, and mentor account team members to help them grow.



The ideal change-maker



This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys leading client relationships, and is passionate about experiential and partnership marketing.

You will be:

A natural leader and proactive problem-solver, confident in managing accounts and teams.

Commercially astute, with an eye for growth opportunities.

Skilled in balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

A positive, collaborative team player who builds trust and inspires confidence.

Calm under pressure and solutions-focused in challenging moments.

Experienced in account management at a senior level, ideally within events, activations, partnerships, or marketing.



The obvious stuff



Competitive compensation to match your role.

Investment in your growth through training and development.

Benefits from pensions, enhanced maternity to life cover.

Ample holiday time, so you can recharge.

Access to IPA CPD and UNION Academy initiatives.

Flexible working that bends to life's rhythm.



Call to adventure



Ready to be an Agent of Change in experiential and partnership marketing? Get in touch and tell us why you're the Account Director we seek:

Email:

ali.liddy@union.co.uk

Subject line:

UNION JUNIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - Agent of Change