PR Senior Account Manager - Crisis & Litigation

KRG are exclusively partnering with an independent communications agency who have recently been acquired to appoint a Senior Account Manager into their growing team as they onboard more clients.

This is a brand-new opportunity created as a result of exciting client wins and continued team growth, offering the chance to join an established agency at an important stage of its development.

We're looking for an experienced PR professional with a strong background in Crisis and/or Litigation PR, who is ready to take ownership of high-profile client accounts while playing an important role in developing the next generation of talent within the team.

The Opportunity

As Senior Account Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day account delivery across a portfolio of clients (retained & project based), acting as a trusted adviser and key client contact.

You'll work closely with senior leadership on complex communications challenges, bringing strong strategic thinking, excellent media relations skills and a calm, considered approach to sensitive situations.

Alongside your client responsibilities, you'll have genuine people-management responsibility, managing and mentoring junior team members including Account Executives and Interns.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of client accounts, taking ownership of day-to-day delivery and client relationships
Act as a trusted senior point of contact, building strong and lasting relationships with clients
Provide communications counsel across complex and sensitive issues
Bring specialist experience across Crisis and/or Litigation PR, supporting clients through challenging situations
Develop and execute communications strategies alongside senior members of the team
Lead media relations activity, identifying relevant journalists and proactively developing opportunities
Draft, edit and oversee high-quality communications materials including press releases, pitches, briefings and opinion pieces
Monitor the news agenda and provide clients with relevant insight and counsel
Work collaboratively with wider teams to ensure excellent client delivery
Take responsibility for account processes, team workloads and day-to-day delivery
Support the commercial performance of accounts, including identifying opportunities for growth and maintaining profitability
Line manage and mentor junior team members, including AEs and Interns
Set work, provide constructive feedback and support the ongoing development of junior colleagues
Contribute to recruitment, appraisals and the wider development of the team

What We're Looking For

Proven experience working across Crisis and/or Litigation PR at an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager level
Strong media relations and communications experience
Previous people-management/ line-management experience
Excellent client management and communication skills
Ability to work confidently across multiple accounts and competing priorities
Strong writing, editing and strategic communications skills
Commercially aware, organised and able to take ownership

Why Join?

Brand-new role created due to client wins and team growth
Recent acquisition allowing for an independent agency feel with the support and stability of a larger group
Join an established, independent communications agency with an exciting pipeline of work
Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile communications challenges
Genuine responsibility for people management and team development
Strong opportunity for progression as the agency continues to grow

Benefits / Perks

Hybrid workin
Private healtcare, including discounts on gym memberships and cashback options for healthcare and dental
Cycle to Work scheme
5% employer pension contribution match
25 days' annual leave, increasing by 1 day for each year of service
Sabbatical available after 5 years' service
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Interested?

This is a unique opportunity, exclusively managed opportunity with KRG and is not currently being advertised publicly.

If you're an agency PR professional with Crisis/Litigation experience and are looking for your next step into a senior, client-facing and people-management role, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed