We're hiring! Senior Account Manager (PR, Marketing & Events)
đź“Ť Manchester | Hybrid | Full-time
💰 Salary: £35,000–£45,000 (DOE)
We’re looking for a confident, strategic and solutions-focused Senior Account Manager to join our growing team. You’ll lead on a mix of PR, marketing and events campaigns for some of the UK’s most exciting brands—working across sectors including hospitality, leisure, retail and lifestyle.
This is a hands-on role for someone with previous agency experience who’s ready to a step up, take ownership of client relationships and keep things running smoothly from pitch to delivery. Please only apply if you have at least 4 year's experience in a creative PR/marketing agency environment and are currently in an Account Manager role with the right experience to step up. Please note this is not a biz dev or sales Account Management role.
The role summary
* Managing day-to-day client activity across a portfolio of accounts
* Leading on campaign planning, delivery and reporting (PR, social, content, events)
* Building strong, proactive relationships with clients and stakeholders
* Seeing projects through from brief to completion
* Working on pitches
* Overseeing timelines, budgets and project workflows with precision
* Mentoring junior team members and contributing to new business when needed
We’re looking for someone who
* Has 4+ years’ experience in a fast-paced agency environment
* Is confident leading projects and managing multiple clients
* Brilliant written and communication skills
* Understands the full mix—PR, social, content and experiential
* Thrives in a creative, fast-paced collaborative environment with no two days the same
* Is solutions-focused, calm under pressure, and great with people
* Has excellent attention to detail and consistently meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Why work with us?
Known for our bold ideas and brilliant delivery, we’re a small but mighty agency, working across PR, marketing and events. We’re director-led and hands-on, combining big-agency thinking with a more agile, collaborative way of working. Our clients range from national brands to growing independents, and we’re known for creative campaigns that get talked about.
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have real impact, variety, and the chance to shape the work—not just manage it—we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
* Hybrid working
* Flexitime and time-in-lieu
* Team socials
* Rewarding work
* Real progression and development opportunities
How to apply
Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV/portfolio and a quick intro to hello@purpleriot.co.uk.