Orbit Communications, one of Scotland’s leading PR, public affairs, digital and design agencies, is recruiting for the position of Account Director/Senior Account Manager.

The successful applicant will take responsibility for managing a range of PR and public affairs client accounts on a day-to-day basis and will play a leadership role within a small team. They will also support the Managing Director in driving business development.

Main duties and responsibilities:
· To manage client relationships and develop account management strategies in accordance with clients’ strategic communications objectives.
· To coordinate team input to client accounts, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
· Where necessary, to manage day-to-day relationships with clients, ensuring they receive structured and strategic communications advice and support.
· To work in close consultation with the client, to plan and implement communications strategies on their behalf.
· To assist clients to develop positive relationships with target stakeholders and to influence decision-making and the political process.
· To manage relationships with journalists and the media on behalf of clients.
· To be responsible for the line management of selected individuals in more junior positions.
· Where appropriate, to support Managing Director with staff recruitment, general management and motivation of the wider team.

Qualifications
· Educated to at least graduate level (or equivalent).
· A full, driving licence for driving in the UK is preferred.
· Membership of the CIPR and/or PRCA preferred.

Experience
· A particular knowledge and a proven track record of professional work experience at Account Director level/Senior Account Manager in PR, public affairs and stakeholder engagement.
· Proven knowledge of working with project management systems and understanding of the commercial aspects of agency life.

In return we offer:
• Competitive salary
• Pensions contribution
• Private health insurance
• 28 days paid holiday
• Christmas/New Year Shutdown
• Clear opportunities for growth and progression

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Work from home