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.
🔍 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.
🧠 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
🧩 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
🤝 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.
💡 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.
🌟 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