Senior Account Director

Senior Account Director – £55,000 – £65,000

Higginson Strategy is an award-winning communications agency specialising in delivering engaging and impactful campaigns for purpose-driven organisations. We are a small but fast-growing ambitious team, passionate about driving positive change for society and the environment. Our clients include charities, NGOs, and commercial companies looking to do business in a way that means better outcomes for all. We empower clients by putting purpose at the heart of their organisation and spreading their message in a bold and attention-worthy way. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Account Director with a strong knowledge of leading PR campaigns, who understands a client's objectives and is passionate about delivering them. They will be able to plan ahead, deliver to clear KPIs and identify additional services that we can provide to our clients.

In addition to our client work, we deliver in-house campaigns on female empowerment and the environment, as well as our own thought-provoking podcast and are in the middle of writing a book on the circular economy.

We are now looking to hire an established PR Senior Account Director to oversee the work of teams across a varied portfolio and ensure exemplary programme delivery for our clients.

• You will be self-motivated with a genuine interest in the ability of great communications to change human behaviour for the better
• You will understand that the greatest communication comes through simplification
• You will be able to guide clients effectively through the complexities of a campaign and lead the way forward to achieving results
• You will have the confidence to manage several account teams and lead delivery of the clients’ objectives
• You will be able to identify problems our clients have and be able to propose new services to clients already happy with the service we provide to them in another area
• You will be able to create compelling new business proposals in PowerPoint
• You will have the skill to develop strong relationships with clients, both existing and new
• You will understand and gain enjoyment from knowing that the work you personally do is helping to make the world a better place
• You will be a problem solver
• You will have a passion to bring a positive attitude to the agency, supporting the growth of both colleagues and the company
• You will have a passion for learning and a workplace culture of growth and mutual support

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing account teams and leading delivery on multiple client accounts
• Seeking out new business and ensuring that media coverage leads to business wins
• Reporting progress against plan via weekly updates and calls, monthly updates and quarterly reports and reviews
• Managing and developing client relationships
• Developing campaign strategy and overseeing its delivery
• Media engagement
• Account growth
• Identifying new business opportunities and drafting proposals
• Providing support for the development of colleagues and acting as a sounding-board in the development of strategy ideas

You will get:

• To work for amazing national and international clients with a growing emphasis on the US and the rest of Europe
• Flexible working with part of the week (once lockdown ends) spent in either our London or Manchester office  
• Annual bonus of up to 20%

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Director
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent client handling skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft software
• A proactive work ethic and desire to learn and develop on the job

Job share considered

Application Deadline: 23 March 2021  

Application Details: If you are interested in applying please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are interested in this position and responding to the criteria outlined above to: [email protected]