Corporate Account Director

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Corporate & Consumer team as a Corporate Account Director.
At LCA we operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, constantly pushing ourselves, challenging each other and learning as we go along – not one day is ever the sameand we like it that way As an Account Director you are the key contact point for clients and would play a direct role in the growth and success of the agency.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic, able to inspire teams and instil confidence in clients.
A real understanding of and interest in the built environment and property sector is crucial.
About this role You will be the key contact point for clients to whom they turn to for strategic guidance, advising them directly and leading meetings You will be responsible for bringing the wider LCA business in at key points to provide strategic insight Devising and executing complex communications strategies you can handle difficult projects, always keeping a cool head and demonstrating sound judgment in pressured situations Leading projects of different scales – from small, fixed term project briefs to major retainers Being accountable for all deliverables from the entire team – including support functions working on the account Reviewing and editing written materials, over-seeing the drafting of others.
This means working closely with Account Managers to produce error-free written materials Motivating and mentoring junior team members Contributing to new business proposals, and attending pitches whenever needed Fostering and developing strong relationships with clients, journalists and associates to proactively identify new business opportunities through your network About yourself 4 years' experience in corporate PR with strong experience in media relations Solid experience in the property sector with political nous, a growing network and excellent business and property press contacts in the industry Ability to manage and support more junior staff Strong client management skills, being a key contact point advising them directly Responsible for bringing in more senior members of the team when appropriate and necessary for strategic guidance Confident in a media crisis, trusted to manage highly sensitive information Able to problem solve and bring clients along on the journey A keen eye for content strategy and execution, driven by a comprehensive understanding of the markets in which your client's operate A desire to contribute to business growth whilst proactively identifying new business leads A hands-on approach to work and happy to go above and beyond The ability to juggle multiple priorities and good time management Representing LCA externally and using your own profile to support the LCA business Bringing something unique to LCA and providing value beyond just effectively running client accounts and securing new business A fantastic communicator About LCA We drive positive change for the places where people live, work and connect through excellent communication.
We have the best client list in the business.
For more than 20 years LCA has been advising public and private sectors across the built environment.
We are trusted to do great work by developers, architects, occupiers, landowners, house builders, local authorities, Housing Associations, NHS organisations, transport bodies, education providers, cultural institutions, major businesses, sports clubs and charities.
Today our team brings together over 70 talented professionals with experience of property, journalism, politics, corporate, consumer, business and government.
LCA is multi-award winning, securing 'Agency of the Year', 'Consultancy of the Year' or 'Specialist Agency of the Year' from all of PR Week, the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA), the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the International Building Press (IBP).
See www.londoncommunications.co.uk for full client list, client case studies and biographies of the current team.
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The Package Benefits: A range of additional benefits from enhanced maternity and paternity leave to tenancy deposit loans, cycle to work scheme and much more.
Pension: Up to 5% of salary (in addition to salary) where matched by the employee.
Bonus scheme: Discretionary annual bonuses based on both personal and company performance.
A well-stocked kitchen : From breakfast and lunch supplies, snacks, fresh fruit, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Social: Regular social events from monthly social outing, team lunch and away days, with additional wellbeing activities.
Support: Employee Assistance Programme offering a 24/7 confidential advice line; trained Mental Health First Aiders, PMI, New Starter Buddy, Appraiser, dedicated Employee Engagement team Leave: 25 days' leave plus statutory Bank Holidays and late start / early finish on your Birthday, with the office closed between Christmas and New Year in addition to your leave allowance.
Training: An aspiring culture with tailored programme of L&D opportunities and budget for personal development and growth.
Dog Friendly: We welcome fluffy, well behaved, friends.
Working hours: Standard hours of work are 9.00am- 5.30pm – finishing at 4.30pm each Friday and Summer Fridays (early finish) in July and August, but some work outside of these hours may be required.
Flexible working: We ask all staff to work from the office three days a week (or more if they chose) with the other two days from home, and we are flexible about which days these are (we have a desk-booking app).
Location: Stunning open-planned offices based in the cultural hub - Covent Garden, London.
London Communications Agency is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Our namesake city is one of the most diverse in the world.
We love it, and we recognise the responsibility we have to represent it.
Proper inclusivity and representation is the only way we can communicate effectively with our audiences – and make change in our sector.
We will give fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, educational, family or parental status, neurodiversity and disability status.
We are also happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process.
If you don't meet every requirement on the list – don't worry - still get in touch as, as we set out in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement, we are striving to enable equal access to all to opportunities in our business and the industries we operate in.
Recruiter Agencies: We are looking for this role in-house so unless we ask you via email to send CVs for our consideration, no introduction fees will apply if you choose to send candidates on your own.