CF0675 | c£75k pro rata Mat Cover Associate Director (opportunity to go perm too) needed for September start with this award-winning Mayfair based luxury, lifestyle PR agency. You would work across a diverse client portfolio from luxury destinations and real estate to private aviation, luxury drinks and jewellery with a focus on environmental issues, sustainability and ESG. In return there is an excellent package on offer including hybrid working, fab central London offices, bonus, bespoke training and development and a highly sociable and fun working environment. As an agency, they have rightfully earned themselves one of the best reputations in the industry for working with brands targeting HNWIs and mass affluent audiences. They pride themselves on being an extension of a client’s business development through strategic partnerships, events and a fully integrated offering. You would work alongside the co-founders, as a senior member of the agency, playing a key role as part of the senior team, be the ultimate lead for clients and in shaping the overall strategy concept, delivery and execution The Role: Ideate and lead overall strategy including media relations, partnerships, events, influencer management Team leadership and mentoring – part of the agency’s senior management team Support the agency growth and development plans, looking to stay ahead of the industry curve Develop client rapport and relationships Identify new business opportunities as well as opportunities for organic growth and lead on writing and managing pitches Support with team hiring and development Skills: Experience in consumer and corp comms with a background in luxury, lifestyle sectors Knowledge of working across ESG campaigns would be beneficial Creative thinker – leading brainstorms, providing insights and ideas and creating innovative campaigns Strong client facing skills Highly commercial and able to play a key role in new business, targeting and leading Finger on the pulse in terms of the news and media agenda within the luxury industry Keen understanding of the media landscape as well as media and stakeholder connections Digital and social media experience and influencer mgt skills Team leaderships skills – able to motivate and develop Financially adept for client budgeting Experience managing mid to large scale events Global perspective – foreign languages a bonus If this sounds like something you’d be keen to hear more about, please contact Anne Carter or Tanya Ferris on 020 3397 7543 or 07929 008295 and send your cv through to cvs@carterferris.co.uk quoting CF0675