Group Account Director Full-time Job

We Are Looking For Someone Who Can Demonstrate

Client leadership – Being a trusted advisor to senior clients; able to set strategies and lead teams to deliver;

Excellent communications and media experience gained delivering multi-disciplinary corporate, B2B and stakeholder campaigns;

A strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the political and policy landscape and a strong understanding of Financial Communications;

Commercially-savvy, with the ability to proactively drive new business development and deliver organic growth

Developing creative campaigns, leading new business proposals and representing H&K in pitch presentations.

Delivering thoughtful and creative insights counsel to clients that advance their objectives based on your deep understanding of the communications and client landscapes.

Mentoring and working alongside a collaborative team of smart and enthusiastic PR professionals across the country within a globally influential agency.

Stay on top of industry best practices, client and competitor brand activity and ensure the team delivers game changing ideas and solutions

PEOPLE

Model the desired behaviour for both the sector and the agency and foster a performance led culture within your team

Demonstrate leadership qualities – inspire respect in others, effect change, provide an appropriate level of autonomy and support, decisive and action oriented, sound judgement and discretion

Help build and develop a high performance team with the right capabilities and expertise to meet the changing client needs

Manage your teams with professionalism proving yourself to be a rigorous and understanding line manager, helping to develop the careers of your direct reports and other members of the team

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

University degree (or equivalent experience)

8 years+ relevant experience

What The Role Can Offer You

Access to a global network of specialist communicators working with leading brands

The opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry

Exposure to globally recognised clients and campaigns centred upon performance and purpose

The ability to work alongside a passionate and supportive team

Joining one of the world’s most respected, award-winning PR agencies

Our dedicated training academy which provides a breadth of skills enabling our people to take ownership of their career development and become trusted advisors to clients

Hill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. A trusted partner for sustainable value creation and protection, we help brands, businesses and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, todays Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence.