Job Description

KOR Careers - Public Relations Account Manager

Summary

We are looking for an ambitious and innovative

Account Manager

to join our dynamic team.

You will manage client relationships, provide strategic, creative, and technical advice, and lead on the day-to-day delivery of work, which will include supporting our clients who are undertaking trailblazing landscape adaptation projects and trials to reintroduce wildlife to nature, as well as operating high-profile filming locations.

This role requires you to manage multiple accounts within the land, property, and built environment sectors, plan and execute campaigns, and write compelling content for online and offline channels in order to deliver measurable results.

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate confidence, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to work, while supporting junior team members of the team and contributing to business development opportunities.

The Role

There's no such thing as a typical week at KOR, but you can expect to be:

Managing day-to-day relationships with clients across multiple accounts, acting as their first point of contact. Taking full responsibility for account planning and delivery, ensuring work is delivered on time, to budget, and aligned with clients' strategic objectives. Writing high-quality written content - including media releases, digital copy and social media content - ensuring accuracy, tone, and purposeful messaging. Monitoring issues relevant to client sectors and providing proactive advice based on policy, media, and local developments. Mentoring and line managing Account Executives and/or Apprentices, supporting their development. Evaluating the impact of communications activity, interpreting data and recommending next steps.

Your Skills

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills for varied formats and audiences. A confident communicator who can lead client calls and meetings, providing clear, informed advice. Strong project and time management skills, with experience managing multiple accounts. An interest and understanding of the media, political, and policy landscapes relevant to our clients. Ability to analyse communications performance and apply insights for improvement. A team player who takes ownership and maintains high standards. Commercial awareness, understanding budgets, scopes, and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Join a very experienced and friendly team. In-house training opportunities and career mentoring. 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays and a day off on your birthday. Life cover 100,000. Employment Assistance Scheme and a health cash plan. Membership of professional bodies. Auto enrolment into KOR Pension Scheme.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter to Anna Byles at hello@korpr.co.uk

We would like to see how you present yourself in a written cover letter to hear why you would like to join the KOR team, what about the job and our sector interests you, and what makes you such a great candidate.

Please note applications that are submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Vacancy details

Working pattern:

37.5 hrs per week - Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm (1 hr lunch break)

Salary:

33k to 35k DOE

Number of positions available:

one

Experience:

2 to 3 years Agency experience or in-house if within our specialist sector

Qualifications required:

Degree level or similar experience

Closing date:

12 noon Monday 13th October although KOR reserves the right to close the advert, if the right candidate comes forward earlier

Interview date:

TBC

Interview process:

Initial virtual call, followed by in-person interview

Start date:

As soon as possible

Vacancy address:

The West Wing, Old Broadclyst Station, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3AS
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person