PR Account Manager Consumer Lifestyle Hybrid working. London Our client is an independent London/Leeds based PR & Content agency with almost twenty years of PR experience across consumer, digital and corporate comms. The team has delivered a host of award-winning campaigns, has an enviable roster of clients (from travel, food, drink, hotels, petcare, beauty, sustainability and so much more) and offers some truly brilliant perks for their people. A close-knit team of open-minded people, with decades of experience between them who seek out inspiration from everything to provide the best (or why bother!). They say what we mean and mean what they say, to deliver clever content, strategic communications, engaging campaigns and stand out results…but as important as all that is, they love what we do. We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, creative, experienced Consumer PR Account Manager to join the talented team in the London office. You will have the opportunity to work on a mix of fantastic well-known consumer clients that could include Cloud Nine (beauty, influencer, events), Whyte & Mackay (drinks PR, CSR) Tomy (toys, events), Jet2, Holiday Extras, Park Plaza Hotels (restaurants, food & drink) and 1:1 Cambridge Diet (nutrition and wellbeing) Ideal candidate will have: Excellent communication skills and ability to be the client’s day-to-day contact Ability to run accounts, taking responsibility for achieving results and assisting the Account Directors in developing PR plans and campaigns Have a hunger for news and cultural developments and a nose for a good story Desire to manage and mentor junior team members Proficiency in managing budgets and a good understanding of account profitability A skilled and diverse writer, being able to tackle anything from an in-depth white paper through to fun and engaging social posts Boasting excellent media and influencer contacts Outstanding English language skills, both written and spoken, with accurate spelling, grammar, and proof-reading skills Be a self-starter, proactively spotting opportunities to share with the team Understanding of the digital PR and SEO interlink and support clients’ marketing objectives Experience in overseeing and delivering digital PR programmes that include backlink acquisition Knowledge of all social channels, developing social strategies and a savvy approach to community management The perks and the package Competitive salary Hybrid working (three days per week in the office, but based on individual’s needs) Annual bonus packages (based on personal and agency performance) New business referral bonus (ie £500 for a lead worth £20K in fees) Company pension stakeholder scheme (after 3 months) Talent coach and twice-yearly appraisals with monthly catch-ups Incredible training programme Laptop 28 days holiday (including Christmas closure) - plus bank holidays (pro-rata) Your birthday off (or a weekday around a birthday weekend) Days in lieu for time worked An open fridge of treats Bi-monthly team nights out Early Friday closure Annual company day - something fun. Last year we went to Paris for a day/night Paid sabbaticals - after 4 years’ service Cycle to work scheme Company away days Flex-Fridays