What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Communications and PR Account Manager REF: Brent 5281221 Pay rate: £23.07 per hour PAYE Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 months Working Arrangement: Hybrid working with mandatory 3 days in the office, with the option to work from home 2 days. Basic DBS is needed for this role. The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Communications Account Manager for approximately 3 months. A strong press office background is preferred, including outstanding editorial skills and the ability to find great news hooks. You will have great knowledge of media, corporate comms campaigns, along with a strong background in media & crisis management. Press release writing to be tested at interview. Key Responsibilities may include: Lead on the planning and delivery of proactive and reactive communications across a range of council services. Develop engaging content and compelling stories that highlight the council’s priorities and achievements. Identify strong news hooks and manage media relations, ensuring balanced and accurate coverage. Draft and edit high-quality press releases, briefings, and statements. Provide strategic communications advice to senior officers and elected members. Support corporate communications campaigns, ensuring alignment with the council’s brand and key messages. Manage media and crisis communications effectively, responding swiftly to emerging issues. What the client is looking for: Proven press office experience – ideally within local government or a similar complex organisation. Excellent editorial judgment and strong written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to find and shape great stories that resonate with residents and media alike. Solid understanding of media relations, corporate comms campaigns, and crisis management. A proactive, collaborative communicator who thrives under pressure and can manage multiple priorities. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.