Job Description

?An ambitious, independent PR agency based in Leeds is looking for a talented and driven Account Director with strong corporate and B2B communications experience to join its growing team.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape and deliver high-impact communications strategies across a diverse portfolio of clients, working closely with senior stakeholders and mentoring a talented team of PR professionals.
With a proven ability to generate real commercial advantage for clients, the agency operates across corporate, consumer, trade and technical PR, alongside content, social and search.
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? The Role
As Account Director, you'll lead by example - delivering exceptional work while managing and mentoring a team that includes a Senior Account Manager and two Account Managers. You'll work directly with the Head of Agency, providing strategic direction and ensuring consistent, high-quality output across all client accounts.
This role primarily focuses on corporate and B2B PR, with occasional involvement in B2C activity.
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? What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in a PR agency, with a strong corporate/B2B focus

• A proven track record in delivering strategic and tactical communications campaigns

• Exceptional writing, editing and media relations skills

• A solid understanding of integrated communications, including digital, social and SEO

• Demonstrated team management and leadership experience

• Strong commercial awareness and account management skills

• Confidence in building senior client relationships and offering trusted counsel

• The ability to manage multiple deadlines while staying detail-focused and results-driven

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? Your Day-to-Day

• Lead client strategy and execution across high-profile B2B and corporate accounts

• Deliver projects and campaigns on time and within budget

• Build lasting client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth

• Mentor, support and develop junior team members

• Actively participate in agency marketing, thought leadership and new business activity

• Contribute to the agency's own brand visibility through content and networking

• Keep up with news, trends and opportunities to ensure work remains current and impactful

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? Clients You'll Work With
The agency works with a wide range of respected brands across sectors including property, retail, professional services, financial services, manufacturing and tech.
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? Why Join This Agency?
This is an opportunity to join a values-led business with a strong culture of collaboration, development and performance. The team is ambitious yet supportive, and the environment encourages growth, creativity and curiosity.
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? Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses

• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)

• 1,000 annual personal training and development budget

• Flexible holiday policy, including office closure over Christmas

• Company laptop and iPhone provided

• Workplace pension

• Regular team socials, lunches and recognition rewards

• A genuinely supportive, high-performance environment where your voice matters

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Skills Required