Public Relations Account Manager

Ready to take the next step in your PR career? This PR Account Manager opportunity offers the chance to lead client relationships, shape impactful communications strategies, and play a key role within a growing and highly respected PR agency.

Company Overview

The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of an established PR agency based in central London, just a short walk from London Bridge. This specialist communications consultancy delivers strategic PR campaigns across a range of sectors, including B2B, logistics, transport, technology, fintech, and professional services. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering exceptional client results, the agency provides an environment where talented communications professionals can develop and progress their careers.

Job Overview

This PR Account Manager role is ideal for an experienced communications professional looking to take ownership of client accounts and contribute to the continued growth of a successful agency. As a PR Account Manager, you will lead client relationships, oversee campaign delivery, mentor junior team members, and provide strategic communications advice across a diverse portfolio of accounts.

The PR Account Manager will work closely with senior leadership, clients, journalists, and stakeholders to ensure campaigns achieve measurable results and support wider business objectives. This role combines strategic thinking, media relations, content development, and client management, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish themselves as a trusted PR professional.

This position offers opportunities to attend client meetings, industry events, media engagements, and networking activities. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel throughout the UK and, from time to time, internationally to support client relationships, campaign delivery, and business development activities.

Location: London Bridge, London

Salary: £34,000 to £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Office based Monday to Thursday, working from home on Fridays

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Managing a portfolio of client accounts and acting as the primary day-to-day contact
• Developing and delivering strategic PR campaigns aligned with client objectives
• Providing proactive communications advice and strategic counsel to clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, media contacts, and industry influencers
• Creating high-quality press releases, articles, thought leadership content, and social media materials
• Securing media coverage across print, digital, broadcast, and trade publications
• Managing campaign timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution
• Analysing campaign performance and presenting insights and recommendations to clients
• Supporting new business opportunities and contributing to agency growth initiatives
• Mentoring and supporting Senior Account Executives, Account Executives, and junior team members
• Attending client meetings, industry events, media briefings, and networking opportunities as required
• Representing clients and the agency at events, conferences, and industry engagements
• Undertaking occasional UK and international travel to support client relationships and campaign delivery

Here are the skills you'll need:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience within a UK PR agency environment
• Strong experience managing client accounts and delivering successful PR campaigns
• Excellent understanding of the UK media landscape and media relations best practices
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skill
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience developing strategic communications plans and campaign recommendations
• Confidence presenting ideas, reports, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client objectives
• Experience using media monitoring, reporting, and project management tools
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally to attend client meetings, events, conferences, and industry engagements

Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:

• Salary of £34,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
• Office based Monday to Thursday with remote working on Fridays
• Annual paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year outside of annual leave entitlement
• Training through Meantime Academy powered by the PRCA
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• CIPR membership
• Pension scheme through Nest
• Wellness app access
• Ergonomic desk

Career Advantages

A career as a PR Account Manager offers the opportunity to develop advanced communications, leadership, and strategic planning skills while working with ambitious organisations across multiple sectors. This PR Account Manager role provides significant exposure to media relations, client consultancy, campaign management, and business development. The experience gained as a PR Account Manager can lead to future opportunities in Senior Account Manager, Account Director, Communications Director, and wider strategic marketing and corporate communications leadership positions.