Public Relations Account Director

Job Description
Who are we?
At Teamspirit, we’re on a mission. We are a lively, creative bunch of individuals determined to ‘transform the world of finance for the better’. As specialists in financial services, we work with clients to engage and change behaviours: we were the first to use mobile in our sector, the first to use gamification to get millennials to engage with their pensions and have created thought leadership firsts that have made front page news.
We work with some of the highest profile brands in the UK, win lots of new business (over 25 new accounts last year) and our client satisfaction scores are some of the highest in the industry.
We are now looking for an Account Director to join our PR team.
Why us?
We are always looking to people who can add to our great culture and bring new and diverse experiences to the table. We work in an open, fun, flexible and collaborative environment.
Teamspirit is a full-service communications agency that partners with some of the most exciting financial and professional service businesses in the UK and further afield; from the newest money-saving apps to household names with an international footprint.
We believe in giving our team the tools they need to learn, and allowing you to develop your career in the way that suits you. Whatever you want from your professional future, we can help you transform it for the better.
What will you be doing?
You will oversee day to day management and development of client accounts, contributing to strategic planning of campaigns, growing client relationships and feeding into the budgeting process. You contribute to the overall development of the agency, assisting the senior team in identifying and securing new business opportunities. Part of your role will be to nurture and mentor junior staff to help them develop and overcome challenges; demonstrate our culture and values at all times. You will keep abreast of the latest industry, media and social media developments and be responsible for supporting your clients’ business requirements.
Account management
- leading on accounts, from setting up effective teams and process, to ensuring that we are delivering exceptional results.
Media relations -
Drafting and reviewing copy, leading key media outreach and training your teams on what good looks like. Making and keeping journalist relationships and leading the team to help them do the same.
Client handling
– Key point of contact for clients, supporting strategic objectives and acting as a consultant to retain and grow accounts
Creative / presentation / new business -
play a significant role in proposals and pitches, from conception through to onboarding
Management
- you will be line managing individuals as well as leading client teams - supporting, developing and nurturing talent in the business. There are also ample opportunities to get involved in shaping the future of our business and following your own passions – whether it be working on internal marketing, diversity, or social.
If you are a great communicator who is enthusiastic, loves financial services and the possibilities in PR, and wants to work where you are given the opportunity to realise your potential and progress as a senior leader, then this is the place for you!
We positively encourage applicants with a diverse background.